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Seven bodies have been pulled from Portland river in the past two weeks. Police say it’s normal
The bodies were found in various waterways, including the Willamette River and the Columbia River since April 13 ...
Body recovered from Willamette River confirmed as missing kayaker
The body of Marcelus Rodriguez was found on the Willamette River north of Meldrum Bar Park in Gladstone, 1.5 miles from ...
Bodies recovered from Portland waterways spark community concern
Eight bodies have been recovered in Portland rivers in the past three weeks. The first was found April 13. The below map ...
Body recovered Sunday from Willamette River in Gladstone ID’d as missing kayaker
A body was recovered from the Willamette River in Gladstone on Sunday afternoon who authorities said they believe is a ...
Body found near Willamette River may be missing California kayaker
The Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office recovered a body along the shore of the Willamette River, just north of Meldrum Bar ...
9 bodies have been found in Portland area rivers since April 13
Nine different bodies have been discovered between the Willamette and Columbia Rivers over the course of the last month.
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Bodies found in Portland area rivers ‘pretty normal occurrence’
Eight bodies have been recovered in Portland metro rivers so far in 2025, including a kayaker who disappeared over the ...
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In less than a month, seven bodies have been discovered in Portland-area rivers
Two bodies were recovered from the Willamette River in Portland on Saturday, according to the Multnomah County Sheriff’s ...
9 bodies found in Portland-area rivers since mid-April; officials say seasonal spike is normal
Authorities link the rise to warming water, which can cause bodies to float, and more recreational activity on the rivers, making the bodies more likely to be seen.
Body found on Oregon river shore believed to be missing California kayaker
The medical examiner has not confirmed that it is Marcelus Angelo Rodriquez, the Californian who disappeared on April 12.