Three People, Four Pets Rescued After Vehicle Plunges Down Embankment in Clackamas County
Three people and four pets were rescued after a car plunged about 20 feet down an embankment into a creek in Clackamas County, Oregon, on Thursday night.
Portland, OR, September 4, 2026 —
Clackamas County, OR – Emergency responders successfully rescued three individuals and four pets from a vehicle that fell approximately 20 feet down an embankment into a creek on Thursday night. The incident occurred in Clackamas County, Oregon. Details regarding the specific location or the names of those involved were not immediately available.
The vehicle reportedly plunged into the creek from the embankment. Rescuers were able to reach the vehicle and extricate the occupants, both human and animal. The depth of the fall was noted to be about 20 feet.
Information about the circumstances that led to the vehicle going over the embankment was not provided. The condition of the rescued individuals and pets was also not immediately disclosed. The responding agencies and the timeline of the rescue operation beyond occurring on Thursday night were not specified.
Further details regarding the incident, including the cause of the plunge and any subsequent actions, have not been released.
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