Teams are combing the water of the Willamette River searching for an individual who reportedly jumped from the Fremont Bridge Sunday afternoon.
The call came in at 1:38 p.m., according to Portland Fire & Rescue. Portland fire and police along with the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office responded and the Coast Guard has been notified.
Witnesses told authorities a jumper hit the water hard and did not surface, instead going immediately under. Details on the individual’s identity are not yet
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Teams are combing the water of the Willamette River searching for an individual who reportedly jumped from the Fremont Bridge Sunday afternoon.
The call came in at 1:38 p.m., according to Portland Fire & Rescue. Portland fire and police along with the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office responded and the Coast Guard has been notified.
Witnesses told authorities a jumper hit the water hard and did not surface, instead going immediately under. Details on the individual’s identity are not yet available.
A recovery effort is underway.
–Kari Bray