SPRINGFIELD – Following a devastating string of three drownings in less than a week, local officials are urging community members to exercise extreme caution on the Willamette and McKenzie rivers.
The tragedies have prompted a joint call to action from the City of Springfield, Willamalane Park and Recreation District, and Eugene Springfield Fire, reminding the public that even familiar local waterways hold serious, often hidden dangers. The recent surge in river rescues began mid-July and…
