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Amid Oregon drownings, safety experts urge caution in the water
Amid Oregon drownings, safety experts urge caution in the water
Amid Oregon drownings, safety experts urge caution in the water

Published on: 06/17/2026

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People ride jet skis and motorboats on the Willamette River in Portland on Sunday, May 3, 2026, as temperatures climbed into the 90s.

After three Oregon drownings over the weekend, water safety experts are renewing calls to take precautions in and around water this summer.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/2026/06/amid-oregon-drownings-safety-experts-urge-caution-in-the-water.html

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