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Swimmer Drowns in Columbia River: Urgent Water Safety Reminder

7/31/2025

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A tragic incident unfolded when a 52-year-old man vanished while swimming in the Columbia River near Wintler Park on Sunday night. The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office Dive Team discovered his body the following evening. With drowning incidents rising this summer, officials are urgently reminding everyone about the critical importance of water safety and wearing life jackets.

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Story summary

A tragic incident unfolded when a 52-year-old man vanished while swimming in the Columbia River near Wintler Park on Sunday night. The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office Dive Team discovered his body the following evening. With drowning incidents rising this summer, officials are urgently reminding everyone about the critical importance of water safety and wearing life jackets.