Portland swimmer, 19, presumed drowned in Clackamas River
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Authorities say a young man from Portland is presumed drowned in the Clackamas River.
Police in Gladstone identified the victim Wednesday as 19-year-old Said Osman.
The drowning was reported Tuesday night at High Rocks Park.
Witnesses said Osman jumped into the river from the rocks. He tried to swim to shore, but struggled and disappeared.
Crews suspended their rescue efforts at 9:15 p.m. They returned to the river Wednesday to search by boat. Swift currents prevented dive teams from participating in the recovery effort.
