Salem firefighters rescue family of 3, dog stranded in a boat on the Willamette River

  • Source: Salem Statesman-Journal - Metered Site
  • Published: 01/16/2021 03:40 PM

Salem firefighters rescued a family and their dog stranded on a boat without power in the Willamette River Sunday afternoon. Salem Fire Department crews responded to a water rescue call around 2:21 p.m. of a 14-foot boat stranded without power in the river near McLane Island. A family of three and a dog were on board with only one life vest. Their paddle broke while attempting to row, and they chose to anchor and call for help. All three people and the dog were recovered and brought back to Wallace Marine Park. Fire officials are reminding the public to carry lifejackets for every passenger that is sized and available to them while on the water.



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