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Teen Drowns in Clackamas River

The 18-year-old had been trying to swim across the river near Estacada.

An 18-year-old drowned trying to swim across the Clackamas River Wednesday.

Officials say he was with two other friends near Estacada.

The other two made it safely.

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By the time rescuers were on scene, the teen had been under for about ten minutes, they say.

None of the teens had been wearing a personal flotation device.

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His body was recovered.

The sheriff's office says it is a tragic reminder of the importance of wearing a flotation device.

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