BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Central Oregon irrigation districts announced Tuesday that they will be temporarily reducing flows on the Deschutes River for four days starting Friday, to assist in the nearly two-week search and recovery effort for the last of three victims of the tubing accident at Dillon Falls.
Thursday marked the 13th day of continued recovery efforts at Dillon Falls southwest of Bend, with one man still missing following the tragic tubing accident.
Here's the full announcement made to irrigation district patrons Thursday afternoon:
"As the Deschutes Basin Board of Control, representing Central Oregon, Arnold, Lone Pine, North Unit, Ochoco, Swalley, Three Sisters, and Tumalo Irrigation Districts, we want to share that we are partnering with the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office