Drowning in McKenzie River
FINN ROCK, Ore -- A Tacoma man died Sunday after his boat overturned in the McKenzie River.
Lane County Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol along with Mckenzie Fire and Springfield medics responded to a report of an overturned drift boat with several people in the water. Three of the four occupants were able to get safely to shore.
Mckenzie Fire searched the area and was able to recover 63-year-old Sheldon Cross from the water. Cross was pronounced deadat the scene. He was not wearing a life jacket.
