ESFD officials say they recovered two bodies from the Willamette River near I-5 in Glenwood

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December 24, 2020

Eugene, OR – According to the statement, the ESFD (Eugene Springfield Fire Department) officials have recovered 2 bodies.

The Eugene Springfield Fire Department has recovered the bodies from the Willamette River near I-5 in Glenwood Wednesday afternoon.

According to the statement, the call came in around 3:34 p.m.

Battalion Chief Ben Meigs says when they arrived they found two paddle boards downstream, caught in a tree. The bodies were found nearby.

Lane County Sheriff’s Office also responded to the scene. This story will be updated.

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