Multiple Drownings in Johnson Creek Highlight Tragic Consequences of Flooding
One person is presumed drowned in Johnson Creek in Southeast Portland after being swept away by rain-swollen waters, while a second body was found in Bronson Creek in Washington County. The identities of both men are being determined, and flood warnings continue for northwest Oregon and the coast. The heavy rainfall has caused rivers and creeks to rise rapidly, leading to dangerous conditions and road closures.