Swimming man lacking in Columbia River; one other man drowns in Clackamas River

A 52-year-old man went lacking Sunday night time after swimming into the Columbia River “to recover some property,” in keeping with the Vancouver Fire Department.

The fireplace division responded to a water-rescue name at Wintler Park round 8:48 p.m. Witnesses on the scene noticed the person swimming within the river, however then he “went under the water” and was not seen once more, in keeping with the Vancouver Fire Department.

A search-and-rescue effort included swimmers from Vancouver Fire Department and Clark County Fire Department, in addition to personnel from Vancouver’s Fire Boat, Portland Fire & Rescue’s rescue boat and the U.S. Coast Guard.

By 10:39 p.m., search-and-rescue operations have been suspended and have since been turned over to the U.S. Coast Guard and the Vancouver Police Department.

The man has not been publicly recognized by police or the hearth division.

Earlier that day, authorities responded to a separate lacking swimmer report, this one close to Carver Park in Clackamas County.

The Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office responded to the water-rescue name round 6:45 p.m. A girl mentioned her husband had gone underwater within the Clackamas River and had not resurfaced for half-hour.

Members of the Clackamas County Water Rescue Consortium, together with Clackamas Fire and American Medical Response, looked for the lacking man. Around 7:15 p.m., they situated the person, who had drowned, and recovered his physique.

The man has not been publicly recognized by police.

Rivers and lakes are in style recreation spots in the summertime months, and drowning circumstances have a tendency to extend within the sizzling season. Officials urge individuals to put on life jackets, as even skilled swimmers can wrestle within the present and chilly water, and to follow water security.

Editors’ word: This submit has been up to date after the Vancouver Fire Department launched a brand new assertion correcting the age of the person lacking within the Columbia River and stating that the person was not aiding a 5-year-old within the water, because the company initially reported.

—Kimberly Cortez covers breaking information, public security and extra for The Oregonian/OregonLive. She could be reached at kcortez@oregonian.com