Six people went over Dillon Falls on Saturday afternoon. Three were rescued, one died and two remain missing as search and rescue efforts continue.
BEND, Ore. — A multi-agency search and rescue operation is underway after a group of six people went over Dillon Falls on the Deschutes River west of Bend on Saturday afternoon, according to the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office.
At about 2:57 p.m., Deschutes County 911 received a report of the incident, prompting an immediate response.
Three people were rescued from the river and transported to St. Charles-Bend by ambulance, the sheriff’s office said. One person was confirmed dead at the scene. Two others remain missing.
Search and rescue crews continued recovery efforts until sunset and resumed on Sunday morning.
The names of the victims and survivors are not being released at this time to allow for proper family notification, the sheriff’s office said.
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office responded along with Bend Fire & Rescue, and Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue. The Bend Police Department provided drone support, and AirLink assisted with the aerial search.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.