Lebanon, OR. — Official Release: On Thursday, July 3rd at 9:23 PM, Lebanon Fire District (LFD) responded to a water rescue in the 31000 block of 1st Street in Waterloo. A disoriented individual was reported on the river after dark. LFD and Linn County Sheriff’s Office initiated a joint search, locating the victim approximately 15 minutes later near the upper end of the park.
The individual was safely assisted to an ambulance and transported to a hospital for evaluation. Seven LFD units and 17 personnel were involved in the response, with the Albany Fire Department covering medic services for the city during the incident.
LFD reminds the public of the importance of wearing personal flotation devices and informing others of your river plans, including departure and estimated arrival times.
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