Dredge Vessel Crew Saves Woman from Columbia River Flood

Crew members on the US Army Corps of Engineers dredge vessel Yaquina rescued a woman from the Columbia River after she fell into the currents several miles upriver. Deck mechanics Tanner Ensworth and Brian Marshall were securing a small launch boat to the vessel when they heard a sound that was not part of the usual cacophony of the vessel. They scanned the water and shores, and upon seeing someone in the water, notified Captain Erich Krueck, who ordered a rescue mission.

The Yaquina, which clears the federal navigation channel of large sand mounds called shoals, was slowly chugging up the river when the crew spotted the woman in the water. The crew’s quick response and vigilance led to the successful rescue of the woman. The full story of the rescue can be found on the Army Corps website.

The crew members of the Yaquina, always listening for equipment malfunctions, were able to quickly identify the sound of someone in distress in the water. Their prompt response and coordination with the captain led to the successful rescue of the woman from the Columbia River. This incident highlights the importance of the crew’s readiness and vigilance in ensuring the safety of all individuals on the river.

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