Update 10:02 pm:

Portland Fire & Rescue's Dive Team has recovered the body of a man who was earlier reported to be in the Willamette River.  The call was initially received at 8:14 p.m.  The body was found in about eight feet of water.  The body was recovered at 9:33 p.m. and turned over to Multnomah County Sheriff's Office.

Portland Fire & Rescue responded with a combined water and land response.  The U.S. Coast Guard was also on scene. 

Portland Fire & Rescue Response:

• Rescue Boat
• Rescue Crafts
• 5 Engines
• 1 Truck
• 1 Air Unit
• 34 Firefighters
• Four divers
• 1 Chief
• 1 Public Information Officer 

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July 23, 2010

8:53 pm

Portland Fire & Rescue is responding to the report that a man is in the Willamette River near SE Linn and 9th. Initial media staging will be at SE Linn and 9th -- location may be updated.

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  July 23, 2010