The deceased has been identified as 63 year old Charles E. Rasberry of Portland, Oregon. The medical examiner ruled the cause of death as drowning, detectives indicate there are no signs of foul play.
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On Thursday 11/17/2016 at approximately 11:00 a.m. Multnomah County Sheriff's Office River Patrol deputies responded to the report of a body seen in the Willamette River near Swan Island. MCSO River Patrol units, assisted by the Portland Fire Bureau, arrived in the area a short time later and recovered the body of a deceased adult from the water.
MCSO detectives have been notified and will be conducting a death investigation. The body will be turned over to the Multnomah County Medical Examiner's Office. No further details are available at this time pending identification and family notifications.
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On Thursday 11/17/2016 at approximately 11:00 a.m. Multnomah County Sheriff's Office River Patrol deputies responded to the report of a body seen in the Willamette River near Swan Island. MCSO River Patrol units, assisted by the Portland Fire Bureau, arrived in the area a short time later and recovered the body of a deceased adult from the water.
MCSO detectives have been notified and will be conducting a death investigation. The body will be turned over to the Multnomah County Medical Examiner's Office. No further details are available at this time pending identification and family notifications.