An apparently abandoned sailboat was located anchored in Lake River a few hundred yards north of the body
On Friday (July 4) at about 2:44 p.m., a 9-1-1 caller reported seeing what appeared to be a person floating face-down in Lake River, just north of the Ridgefield Marina. Ridgefield Police responded along with Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue and confirmed a single adult male was face-down in the water with no apparent signs of life.
The Clark County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene and the body was recovered from the water by Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue. No signs of foul play or trauma were observed at the scene. Firefighter-paramedics pronounced the male deceased at that time.
An apparently abandoned sailboat was located anchored in Lake River a few hundred yards north of the body. Items were located on the vessel which investigators believe are associated with the deceased subject.
The Clark County Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol Unit was dispatched to address the vessel.
Detectives from the Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit are conducting a death investigation.
The Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office responded to the scene and official identification of the decedent will be made by the Clark County Medical Examiner.
Information provided by the Clark County Sheriff’s Office.
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