Yes, drownings are very sad, most could be prevented. I have lived next to the Clackamas river for 19 years. It is a wild river with rapids and cold water. I believe 12 have drown within 1/2 mile from my home during that time. The last one was last week. The guys dog got into the fast current and he went in to save the dog. The dog got out fine. I worked it and run it in my jet boat. Saved afew folks. I helped the Sheriffs Marine patrol get acouple out that did not surive.
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2013 Ford F350 4x4 CC 6.7 engine, 8 ft bed, 3.55 rear end, lariat package
Retired from Oregon State Police in 2011 than worked another 9.5 years as a small town traffic cop:
As of 05-2020, I am all done with 39 years total police work. No more uniforms for me.
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