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Fallen tree on Willamette creates danger for boaters
Oregon State Marine Board image.
The cottonwood tree appears to be completely blocking the river.
Posted: Jan 29, 2021 3:52 PM
Updated: Jan 29, 2021 4:09 PM
Posted By: KEZI Staff
EUGENE, Ore. – A fallen cottonwood tree in the Willamette River is creating a dangerous situation for boaters.
The huge tree has fallen into the river between Pengra and Jasper and appears to be completely blocking the river.
Lane County Sheriff s Office Marine Patrol Deputies are cautioning boaters that the log is creating a complete obstruction just upstream of the confluence with Big Fall Creek.
Boaters are asked to avoid the section of the Willamette River between Pengra and Jasper as there does not appear to be a safe passageway around the tree.