Crime & Safety

Man Rescued From Columbia Slough By Portland Fire & Rescue

The man was trapped in wet mud and had to be rescued. It's not yet been revealed how he got there.

PORTLAND, OR – A man had to be rescued from the Columbia Slough on Wednesday afternoon. Portland Fire & Rescue managed to pull the man who was almost buried half way when they arrived.

It happened just before noon.

Firefighters used long ladders to reach the man. He was then rushed to the hospital. Get all the latest information on what's happening in your community by signing up for Patch's newsletters and breaking news alerts.

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Portland Fire says that it wasn't known how long that he'd been trapped.

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