BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Bend Fire and Rescue first responders just got the opportunity to reconnect with a Eugene man they rescued nearly a year ago.
In June of 2024, Mike Jones was walking near Benham Falls when he accidentally fell backwards into the water. After falling nearly 40 feet into the Deschutes River, Mike was able to catch himself on a log downstream and dial 911 and alert first responders to his location.
The first rescue crew technician to arrive was Bend Fire’s off-duty rescue technician, Dan Price, who was nearby at the time. Using a personal kayak, Price was able to find Jones and stabilize him while more support arrived…