A 21-year-old man died Friday evening after jumping into Blue Pool at Tamolitch Falls in the Willamette National Forest, east of Eugene/ Springfield.
According to a news release from the Linn County Sheriff’s Office, Kenny Truong, of Kansas was visiting the area with friends and jumped into Blue Pool. Witnesses told first responders they saw him struggle to make it to shore before submerging in the frigid water. Despite efforts from bystanders and first responders, he died.
Blue Pool has become a popular destination especially in the age of social media…