Portland emergency crews rushed onto the Columbia River yesterday afternoon after reports of a possible water rescue near the I-5 bridge. Responders were on scene and moved into the water while authorities urged people to steer clear of river access points in the area. For now, details are scarce as teams continue to sort out exactly what is happening.
What officials are saying
Portland Fire & Rescue said on X that its crews were responding to a report of a “possible water rescue” on the Columbia River near the I-5 bridge. The short update did not mention any injuries or how many people might be involved. As of publication, no other agencies had released additional public statements.
Where this happened
The I-5 Interstate…..