News Release from Lane Co. Sheriff’s Office
Lane County Sheriff Department Posted on FlashAlert: January 29th, 2024 2:42
01/29/24 – Water Obstruction – McKenzie River one mile below Bruckart Landing
The Lane County Sheriff’s Office is advising there is an obstruction on the McKenzie River about one mile downriver from Bruckart Landing. Several trees have drifted into the main channel of the river, making it unsafe to navigate. A small side channel to the south is also blocked with trees at its entrance. Please avoid this section of river until the hazard can be mitigated by our Marine Patrol Deputies. There are currently no safe routes past this section of the river other than portaging (exiting the river) when passing the hazard.
The blockage coordinates are 44.1675, -122.2805.
Visit www.oregon.gov/osmb for the latest information on water obstructions within Oregon.
George Custer lives in Oakridge with his wife Sayre. George is a former smokejumper from his hometown of Cave Junction, a former captain in the U.S. Marine Corps. and ran a construction company in Southern California. George assumed the volunteer duties as the Editor of the Highway 58 Herald in 2022. He loves riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle, building all things wood, and playing drums on the weekends in his office.
