‘Tragic incident’: Body of missing Portland man found in Sandy River

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The body of a man who fell into the Sandy River on Tuesday, March 25 was found on Sunday by a community member, according to the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office

“This tragic incident serves as a sobering reminder of the serious hazards posed by local waterways during the spring months. Even as warmer weather begins to arrive, rivers remain cold, fast-moving, and unpredictable due to spring runoff, creating conditions that can quickly become life-threatening,” CCSO said.

Around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, authorities responded to Dodge Park in Clackamas County after multiple 911 callers said that a person had fallen into the river and was swept downstream…

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