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One Confirmed Dead, Two Missing After Group Swept Over Oregon Waterfall

Crews returned to Dillon Falls at dawn today to resume search operations after an overnight pause.

Search and rescue teams continue to look for the missing people.
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Overview

  • On July 19 at 2:57 p.m., a party of six was swept over Dillon Falls by swift currents, prompting an immediate multi-agency response.
  • Three individuals were rescued and taken to St. Charles-Bend by ambulance, one body was recovered at the scene, and two remain unaccounted for.
  • Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Search & Rescue led the operation with Bend Fire & Rescue, Bend Police Department and AirLink conducting ground and aerial searches.
  • Recovery teams halted efforts at sunset Saturday and resumed at first light Sunday, focusing on riverbanks and rapids downstream.
  • Dillon Falls is a popular recreation site known for hazardous currents, highlighting ongoing risks of river activities on the Deschutes River.