BODY RECOVERED IN THE WILLAMETTE RIVER
Posted: October 1st, 2011 10:45 PM
On 10-01-11 at 2:29 PM Polk County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a report of a body floating in the Willamette River in Buena Vista, an unincorporated area of Polk County south of Independence, OR. Also responding were Polk County Fire personnel, assisted by the Salem Fire Department water rescue boat team.
By 3:24 PM fire units had located and confirmed the presence of a dead body, approximately one quarter mile downstream (north) of the Polk County side of the Buena Vista Ferry landing. The body was later recovered by authorities at approximately 4:40 PM with the assistance of a boat operated by the Benton County Sheriff's Office marine patrol unit.
The body was identified as that of 63 year old Marvin Leonard Studer, a resident of the Buena Vista area. Studer had last been seen by family members September 9, 2011 at his home, a short walking distance from the Willamette. Relatives have indicated that it was not uncommon for Studer to spend time along the river. While cause of death and the reason for Studer being in the water have yet to be determined, there was no indication of foul play at the scene. Investigation by the Polk County Sheriff's Office will continue.
Anyone having information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Detective John Williams or Sgt. Kevin Haynes at the Polk County Sheriff's Office; 503-623-9251.
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