Man pulled from Deschutes River in Bend has passed away, family confirms

(Update: family confirmation of passing, incident details, fundraising information)

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The man pulled unconscious from the Deschutes River near Pioneer Park earlier this month has passed away, his family confirmed to KTVZ News this week.

They identified him as Adam Mott of Bend. He leaves behind many loved ones, including a young daughter. His family has set up a fundraiser for his cremation and funeral. Any remaining funds will be safely put away for his daughter. You can find the fundraiser here.

The family said they believe Mott slipped and hit his head while fishing, causing him to fall unconscious into the water.

Police responded to the area just north of the Portland Avenue bridge on Sunday, June 1st, after receiving a report of the incident. Officers found Mott unconscious and face-down in the water around 2 p.m. Once he was pulled from the river, responders were able to perform CPR and rush him to St. Charles Bend.

A family member told KTVZ News the day after the tragedy that Mott was an avid fisherman who was in the area to "cast a few lines." The family said they want the incident to serve as a reminder to the community to be cautious while recreating on the river, especially when alone.

Pacific Park, slightly upriver from Pioneer Park, is a popular fishing spot. A man fishing in the area the day after the incident told KTVZ News that he casts a line in the area every time he visits Bend, and typically sees others up and down the river doing the same.

Though he said he personally has not seen this city stretch of river get treacherous, warning signs at the park remind visitors that the Deschutes is wild, and to recreate at your own risk.