Roseburg Man Dies After Kayak Overturns On North Umpqua River
A 64-year-old Roseburg man died after his kayak overturned on the North Umpqua River near Winchester. Authorities said Charles Robert Jensen was pulled from the water and CPR was performed, but he could not be revived.
ROSEBURG, Ore. - A 64-year-old Roseburg man died after his kayak overturned while traveling down the North Umpqua River near Winchester, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies responded to a reported water rescue at Amacher Park at approximately 12:24 p.m. Thursday, July 9.
Investigators said Charles Robert Jensen was kayaking with a friend from Amacher Park toward Hestness Landing when his kayak overturned in the first rapid.
Jensen went underwater and briefly resurfaced before becoming submerged again. His friend was able to pull him from the river and onto nearby rocks, where CPR was immediately started.
Authorities believe Jensen was underwater for approximately one minute.
Firefighters and emergency medical personnel continued lifesaving efforts after arriving at the scene, but Jensen could not be revived. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Douglas County Medical Examiner’s Office responded and assumed responsibility for the death investigation. Jensen’s name was released Thursday after his family had been notified.
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office extended its condolences to Jensen’s family and friends.
Central Douglas Fire & Rescue and Oregon State Police assisted at the scene.
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