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1 verified story from Vancouver, Washington, published November 4, 2026. It is filed under Heroes. It is checked and linked to the original report.

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Firefighters in yellow helmets and life jackets wade a rocky river while holding a rescue line

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Vancouver, Washington

Vancouver rescue swimmers brought a man in from the Columbia River

Callers saw a man about 100 feet off the Vancouver waterfront, calling for help. Two fire department rescue swimmers reached him, and a Portland fire boat took him to a dock.

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