Clackamas County Government: UPDATE -- REMAINS IDENTIFIED: Sheriff's Office Helps Recover Body From Clackamas River

Press release from the Clackamas County Government:

7/26/2021

Please reference Gladstone PD Case # 21-003439 Christopher Kevin Copp

Gladstone Police has been investigating Mr. Copp's disappearance; media should refer any questions to Gladstone PD, referencing Gladstone PD Case # 21-003439.

Gladstone PD Case # 21-003439.

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Please reference CCSO Case # 21-015585

Please reference CCSO Case # 21-015585

At around 3:30 p.m. on Friday, July 23, 2021, a person snorkeling in the Clackamas River reported seeing a body near Clackamette Park in Oregon City. 

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Dive Team responded to the scene -- along with personnel from Oregon City Police, Gladstone Police, Clackamas Fire District #1, and Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue. 

A body was found submerged in 12 feet of water, downstream from the 99E/McLoughlin Bridge. 

Divers retrieved the body from the river and found its state of decomposition was extreme; identity and cause of death could not be immediately determined. 

This press release was produced by the Clackamas County Government. The views expressed here are the author’s own.