Kirkland boy, 5, drowns in Columbia River

Kirkland boy, 5, drowns in Columbia River

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Story Published: Jul 12, 2008 at 6:58 PM PDT

Story Updated: Nov 20, 2008 at 11:04 PM PDT

By KATU Web Staff

RAINIER, Ore. - A 5-year-old Kirkland boy drowned Saturday after falling into the Columbia River near Rainier, Ore., authorities said.

It happened off Dibblee Point Beach shortly after 2 p.m., according to Columbia River Fire & Rescue Fire Chief Jay Tappan.

He said the boy's body was recovered by a dive team about 5 p.m.

Crews from the U.S. Coast Guard, Oregon State Police and Columbia County sheriff's deputies also participated in the search.

No more information was immediately available.

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