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51-year-old swimmer drowns in Rogue River | |||||
GRANTS PASS, Ore. (AP) -- Authorities say a 51-year-old Grants Pass man drowned over the weekend as he was swimming in a turbulent section of the Rogue River. He was identified as Rodney Ray Clayburn. The Grants Pass Daily Courier reported (http://bit.ly/168XOsy ) he was swimming with friends Saturday in the Galice area. Deputy Ernie Fields of the Josephine County sheriff's office says Clayburn got into a narrow spot where the stream runs fast and churns among rocks. Witnesses say he tried to stand on an underwater gravel bar and lost his footing. A dive team member found his body the next day. --- Information from: Daily Courier, http://www.thedailycourier.com © 2013 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Learn more about our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. |
