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A dramatic rescue unfolded Wednesday night when emergency responders worked together to save a person trapped inside a vehicle submerged in the McKenzie River. The U.S. Coast Guard, alongside Eugene Springfield Fire, successfully executed the operation, preventing what could have been a tragic outcome.
Photo of the car sometime this morning, March 6, 2025 (Image courtesy of Eric Schiff / Meta)
The call for help came in around 9:00 p.m., alerting emergency services to a vehicle in distress in the cold, fast-moving waters. With darkness complicating rescue efforts and water temperatures dangerously low, every second counted. Eugene Springfield Fire quickly mobilized a robust response team, deploying Battalion
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