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Roseburg Man Drowns In North Umpqua River - 08/05/26

ROSEBURG, Ore. - On Tuesday, August 4, 2026, shortly after 3:30 p.m., Douglas County 911 dispatchers received multiple calls reporting a person had gone underwater in the North Umpqua River at Whistlers Bend Park and had not resurfaced. 

 

Deputies along with emergency crews from multiple agencies responded to the scene. Initially, responders had limited information regarding the missing individual, but immediately began searching the area. 

 

During the search, responders located individuals downstream who had found the victim and were performing CPR on a rock in the river. Despite lifesaving efforts, the victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. 

 

The victim has been identified as 44-year-old Jeffrey Andrew Kulluson of Roseburg. His next of kin has been notified. 

 

The Douglas County Medical Examiner's Office is investigating the death. At this time, there is no indication of suspicious circumstances. 

 

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office extends its condolences to Mr. Kulluson's family and friends during this difficult time. 

 

Agencies assisting with the incident included the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, Douglas County Search and Rescue, Oregon State Police, Central Douglas Fire & Rescue, Umpqua Valley Ambulance, Glide Rural Fire Protection District, and ADAPT Mobile Crisis Team. 

 

This incident marks the fifth water related death in Douglas County this summer. The Sheriff's Office urges everyone recreating on local waterways to use caution, wear properly fitted U.S. Coast Guard approved lifejackets, and be aware of changing water conditions, currents, and cold water temperatures. 

 

Roseburg Man Drowns In North Umpqua River - 08/05/26

ROSEBURG, Ore. - On Tuesday, August 4, 2026, shortly after 3:30 p.m., Douglas County 911 dispatchers received multiple calls reporting a person had gone underwater in the North Umpqua River at Whistlers Bend Park and had not resurfaced. 

 

Deputies along with emergency crews from multiple agencies responded to the scene. Initially, responders had limited information regarding the missing individual, but immediately began searching the area. 

 

During the search, responders located individuals downstream who had found the victim and were performing CPR on a rock in the river. Despite lifesaving efforts, the victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. 

 

The victim has been identified as 44-year-old Jeffrey Andrew Kulluson of Roseburg. His next of kin has been notified. 

 

The Douglas County Medical Examiner's Office is investigating the death. At this time, there is no indication of suspicious circumstances. 

 

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office extends its condolences to Mr. Kulluson's family and friends during this difficult time. 

 

Agencies assisting with the incident included the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, Douglas County Search and Rescue, Oregon State Police, Central Douglas Fire & Rescue, Umpqua Valley Ambulance, Glide Rural Fire Protection District, and ADAPT Mobile Crisis Team. 

 

This incident marks the fifth water related death in Douglas County this summer. The Sheriff's Office urges everyone recreating on local waterways to use caution, wear properly fitted U.S. Coast Guard approved lifejackets, and be aware of changing water conditions, currents, and cold water temperatures.