Drowning On North Umpqua River
- 07/16/26
ROSEBURG, Ore. - On Thursday, July 9, 2026, at approximately 12:24 p.m., deputies with the Douglas County Sheriff's Office responded to a reported water rescue at Amacher Park in Winchester.
The preliminary investigation determined that 64-year-old Charles Robert Jensen of Roseburg and a friend were kayaking on the North Umpqua River from Amacher Park to Hestness Landing when Jensen's kayak overturned in the first rapid. Jensen went under and briefly resurfaced before going back underwater.
Jensen's friend was able to pull Jensen from the water onto nearby rocks and immediately began CPR. It was believed Jensen was submerged for approximately one minute.
Fire and EMS personnel responded to the scene and continued lifesaving efforts; however, Jensen could not be revived and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The Douglas County Medical Examiner's Office responded and assumed responsibility for the death investigation.
Next of kin has been notified and the victim's name is now being released.
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office extends its condolences to Mr. Jensen's family and friends.
Assisting agencies included Central Douglas Fire & Rescue and Oregon State Police.
Drowning On North Umpqua River
- 07/16/26
ROSEBURG, Ore. - On Thursday, July 9, 2026, at approximately 12:24 p.m., deputies with the Douglas County Sheriff's Office responded to a reported water rescue at Amacher Park in Winchester.
The preliminary investigation determined that 64-year-old Charles Robert Jensen of Roseburg and a friend were kayaking on the North Umpqua River from Amacher Park to Hestness Landing when Jensen's kayak overturned in the first rapid. Jensen went under and briefly resurfaced before going back underwater.
Jensen's friend was able to pull Jensen from the water onto nearby rocks and immediately began CPR. It was believed Jensen was submerged for approximately one minute.
Fire and EMS personnel responded to the scene and continued lifesaving efforts; however, Jensen could not be revived and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The Douglas County Medical Examiner's Office responded and assumed responsibility for the death investigation.
Next of kin has been notified and the victim's name is now being released.
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office extends its condolences to Mr. Jensen's family and friends.
Assisting agencies included Central Douglas Fire & Rescue and Oregon State Police.
