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16-year-old drowns while swimming in Columbia River at Frenchman's Bar

A 16-year-old drowned in the Columbia River Wednesday night while swimming at Frenchman’s Bar, officials from Clark County ...
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16-year-old drowns in the Columbia River despite ‘herculean’ search effort, say officials

A 16-year-old boy drowned Wednesday night in the Columbia River near Frenchman’s Bar, despite a “herculean” search effort ...

Teen Columbia River drowning highlights dangers near Frenchman's Bar

According to Clark County Fire District 6, witnesses reported a 16-year-old was swimming in the river near Frenchman’s Bar ...

Teen drowns in Columbia River ‘despite herculean effort’ by search-and-rescue teams: officials

“Conditions in the Columbia River at Frenchman’s Bar are known to be treacherous, and authorities urge caution for those who choose to swim there,” the fire agency said in a statement. “The current is ...

16-year-old presumed drowned in Columbia River near Vancouver

VANCOUVER, Wash. (KPTV) - A 16-year-old boy is presumed to have drowned while swimming in the Columbia River on Wednesday ...
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Body of teen who drowned in Columbia River recovered

P ORTLAND, Ore. ( KOIN) — A teen drowned in the Columbia River Wednesday night and the body was recovered the following morning, authorities said. According to Clark County Fire District 6, witnesses ...

16-year-old drowns in Columbia River

Police said they recovered the teenager's body at Frenchman's Bar Regional Park, a popular swimming spot in west Vancouver.