Rescue in the Calapooia

Kelly Kenoyer

Of The New Era

Four different agencies and at least a dozen bystanders helped rescue a young boy trapped in the rapids at McKercher Park Saturday afternoon.

According to officials, the 10-year-old boy, who’s from Springfield, became trapped after jumping off some rocks into the rushing rapids, and bystanders helped keep his head above water while emergency personnel came to the rescue.

Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District received the call at 4:21…

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