“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.
“The search was made extremely difficult by hazardous conditions, including frigid water temperatures, powerful currents and low visibility,” CCSO said.
The man was identified as 27-year-old Kaleb Rethwisch. Search efforts were suspended Tuesday night, but resumed on Wednesday.
On Sunday, law enforcement received a report from a civilian saying they had seen a body in the water approximately 2.5 miles downstream from Dodge Park.
“CCSO deputies and Clackamas Fire personnel responded and recovered the body, which was later confirmed to be Rethwisch. Due to the remote nature of the area, Clackamas County Search and Rescue (CSAR) volunteers assisted in transporting Rethwisch to an accessible location. The Clackamas County Medical Examiner’s Office also responded and assisted with the recovery,” officials said.
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