Water Rescue in the Siletz River, just upstream from the lagoon that flows into Siletz Bay
9:15pm Report of a water rescue in the Siletz River, upriver from where it empties out into the lagoon that connects to the sea. The rescue is being launched by Lincoln City Fire-Rescue from a popular R/V gathering area which has watercraft launch ramps and docks. It’s about a mile to the east of Kernville.
9:30pm Update: The young girl emerged from the river and was presumably treated for hypothermia. There appeared to be some kind of dispute going on in the parking area that caused the girl to take off and jump into the river. Reports from the scene indicates she’s okay.
