1 dead, 2 missing after 6 go over Dillon Falls near Bend

1 dead, 2 missing after 6 go over Dillon Falls near Bend
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Six people went over Dillon Falls on the Deschutes River Saturday, putting in motion a search and rescue operation that rescued three of the people.

The emergency response began around 3 p.m. with responders from the sheriff’s office, Search and Rescue, Bend Fire & Rescue, a drone from Bend police and help with an aerial search from Airlink, authorities said in a release.

One person died at the scene. Three were rescued and rushed by ambulance to St. Charles-Bend, but two other remain missing at this time.

The search and rescue crews worked until sunset and will begin the search again Sunday morning.

  • A search for 6 people who went over Dillon Falls near Bend was initiated, July 19, 2025 (Deschutes County Sheriff Office)
  • A search for 6 people who went over Dillon Falls near Bend was initiated, July 19, 2025 (Deschutes County Sheriff Office)

No other information is available at this time.

KOIN 6 News will update this story as new information is confirmed.


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