An adult man's body was pulled from the Columbia River on Wednesday afternoon near the Camas power lines by Lady Island, according to local authorities. Multnomah County deputies were called to the area just before 1:30 p.m., and responding crews recovered the person from the water. Officials have released few details so far while the Multnomah County Medical Examiner prepares to examine the remains.
What Officials Reported
Deputies with the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office located the body in the stretch of river near the Camas power lines and transported it to Chinook Landing so the medical examiner could take custody. Investigators have not shared information about the condition of the body and say the case remains under active investigation. Those details were reported by KATU.
Investigation and River Context
The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office will work with the medical examiner to identify the man and determine the cause and manner of death. The agency has previously cautioned that river currents, cold water temperatures and the effects of decomposition can cause a body to surface far from where a person originally entered the water, making recoveries and timelines difficult to pin down. The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office outlined those factors in a recent public release.
Where This Happened
The recovery took place on a section of the Columbia across from Chinook Landing Marine Park, a heavily used boat ramp and staging area for river patrols and search operations. Chinook Landing, at 5201 NE 223rd Ave in Fairview, includes multiple launch lanes that serve both recreational boaters and first responders. Metro details the marine park's facilities and river access.
How to Help or Follow Updates
Investigators are asking anyone who may have information related to the case to contact Multnomah County Sheriff's detectives. Tips can be shared by calling 503-988-0560 or emailing [email protected]. Authorities say they will release additional details after the medical examiner finishes the examination and identification process. The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office regularly posts updates and contact information for ongoing investigations.
