Crews recover part of submerged vehicle, believed to belong to Portland family missing since 1958

CASCADE LOCKS, Ore. — Authorities succeeded Friday in recovering part of a vehicle found submerged in the Columbia River, believed to belong to a Portland family who went missing nearly 70 years ago.

The Hood River County Sheriff’s Office (HRCSO) said that the chassis of the car was able to be retrieved around 3:45 pm Friday, along with the engine.

The portion of the car removed was then transported to a secure facility to be examined, with Sheriff Matt English stating the hope was that the evidence would start being processed as soon as Friday night…

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