Sheriff's Divers Recover Man in Clackamas River

The Clackamas River water temperature was 64 degrees today. The Sheriff's Office wants to remind everyone to wear life jackets and be aware the water is still cold this time of year.

Photos courtesy: Clackamas County Sheriff's Office

(CLACKAMAS, OR) - The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office responded to the call of a swimmer gone under the water just below the High Rocks area on the Clackamas River. He was recovered and transported to the hospital with a pulse.

On Monday, 6/17/13 at 2:28 pm the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office along with the Lake Oswego Fire Department, Clackamas Fire District #1, and Gladstone Fire Departments responded to the call of a swimmer who went below the water surface. A Sheriff's patrol boat was on scene within two minutes. A construction worker reported seeing a man in his early 60's swimming out into the river towards his dog. The man, 61 year old Jack William Davies of Sherwood, OR, quickly went below the water's surface. Sheriff and Police SCUBA divers arrived on scene and recovered the man. He was transported by boat to Clackamette Park to an awaiting AMR ambulance. The dog is fine. The man arrived at Willamette Falls Hospital with a pulse. Unfortunately a short time later he was pronounced dead. The identity of the man will be released at a later time to allow the family time to notify others. The Clackamas River water temperature was 64 degrees today. The Sheriff's Office wants to remind everyone to wear life jackets and be aware the water is still cold this time of year. There were no indications that alcohol played a role in this incident. However, the Sheriff's Office advises against mixing alcohol and any water related activities.