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One person killed and two missing after going over Oregon waterfall | One person killed and two missing after going over Oregon waterfall |
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Two people are still missing after six people were swept over the falls | Two people are still missing after six people were swept over the falls |
One person has died and two people are missing after a group of six people were swept over a waterfall in Oregon on Saturday afternoon, a local sheriff office says. | |
The Deschutes County Sheriff's Office said it had rescued three people from the Deschutes River who were transported to the hospital, while another person was declared dead at the scene. | |
Emergency responders used drones to look for survivors near Dillon Falls after receiving an emergency call in the afternoon and plan to resume search efforts on Sunday after pausing overnight. | Emergency responders used drones to look for survivors near Dillon Falls after receiving an emergency call in the afternoon and plan to resume search efforts on Sunday after pausing overnight. |
Dillon Falls has a 15ft (4.5m) drop that turns into "churning rapids in a quick, step ladder-like pattern", according to Visit Central Oregon. | |
The falls over the Deschutes River are near the city of Bend in the Deschutes National Forest, a popular spot for visitors. | The falls over the Deschutes River are near the city of Bend in the Deschutes National Forest, a popular spot for visitors. |
Each summer, thousands of people boat, kayak or float on inner tubes on the river, which boasts whitewater areas as well as trout and salmon fisheries. | Each summer, thousands of people boat, kayak or float on inner tubes on the river, which boasts whitewater areas as well as trout and salmon fisheries. |
Local fire and police officers responded to 911 calls around 15:00 PDT (22:00 GMT) | |
Officials have yet to name the victims so they can notify family members before. | Officials have yet to name the victims so they can notify family members before. |