Oregon officials identified two people on Tuesday, who died Deadly waterfall accident Since the search operation continued for a person who remains missing.
Deschutes County Sheriff Office The victims said 40 -year -old Amanda Lloyd of Rockwall, Texas; And 33 -year -old Lindsay Bashan of Parkland, Florida. Lloyd was just 40 years old on 16 July.
The accident occurred on Saturday afternoon when a group was swept away on the DaScuts River at Dillon Falls, which was about 10 miles from the city of Bend. Officials have described it as a dangerous section of the river, characterized by 15-foot falls and whitewater rapids obstructed by rocks, logs and other debris.
Sheriff’s office said that six people were floating on the internal tubes tied together. The three people who survived jumped from their inner ducts and made it on the edge, while the other three were swept away in rapids.
One person died on the spot while another body was found on Monday.
Officials said the teams were searching for a person who went missing on Tuesday. A diver was surveying the area from an aircraft, while a separate aircraft assisted with special search cameras.
Who is the same k9 Help find another woman Was also on the scene for search, CBS affiliate koin-TV Informed,
Sheriff’s office “praised the people involved in the search work during the tough and emotional event.”
Spokesperson Jason car said in a statement, “They have led a coordinated and effective mission in very challenging circumstances, and their work has already helped to bring answers and closure two grieving families.”
Carr has earlier stated that the missing was considered dead due to unpredictability of avoiding falling.
In that area of the river again, people who are usually out in the field of use of Dillon Falls Day are around the waterfall, Carr said. The signs of the river bearing a further dangerous waterfall warning.
The three rescued three people were small wounds such as scraps and brruges and they were able to get out of the rescue boat and walk on their own. The car said he was rushed to a local hospital to ensure that he did not have any other injury.
The names of the remaining three people are being stopped to honor their confidentiality, the office of Sheriff said.
The River, which runs through the bend, is popular for various water activities during summer, including rafting, internal tube floating, kayaking and pedalboarding.
Deschutes County Sheriff Office Urged the public To stay clear about the area during search operations.
The office said, “Public intervention or unintentional disruption can slow down the efforts of recovery and put the recovery at risk,” the office said.
