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Published on February 18, 2025
Suspicious Death Investigation Underway After Body Found on Sauvie IslandSource: Google Street View

Yesterday afternoon, a startling discovery was made along the banks of the Willamette River on Sauvie Island, where the body of an unidentified person was found. The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office was on the scene and is now investigating what they are classifying as a suspicious death, as reported by KOIN.

Details are still emerging, but the MCSO has scheduled an autopsy to uncover more about the circumstances surrounding the person's death, and potentially, their identity. Despite the ongoing investigation, officials have informed the public that there appears to be no immediate threat to community safety, as per KGW.

The news of the find has rippled through the community, prompting questions and concerns from residents. However, until the autopsy reports are available, the identity of the person, and the cause of death, remain undetermined. As part of the investigation, deputies arrived at the banks of the river where, they confirmed the presence of the human body, as noted by KPTV.