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Woman Flies From Bridge Into Mill Creek After Being Struck by Vehicle (VIDEO)

Rescue efforts of Salem Police and Fire recognized as lifesaving.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Salem Police say 48-year old Janice Johnson was struck by a vehicle on Mission Street Wednesday night, on the bridge over Mill Creek.

She was propelled over the concrete barrier about 30 feet into the water below, and was rescued by Salem Police and Fire personnel, according to Salem Police Lt. Dave Okada.

4x4 Enthusiasts Combine Recreation and Lifesaving Skills to Help Others (SLIDESHOW)

Every once in a while, things line up just right for the benefit of all.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Earlier this month I went to Sandy, Oregon area with my friend Noah Patraw, one of those guys that loves driving a 4x4 and you know, there are many like him out there.

And then there are those that love to drive 4x4's and use this skill and love for the terrain to assist the community in searching for and rescuing people.

Injured Salem Man Rescued From 2-Story Playhouse Roof

The man suffered a dislocated hip and needed assistance.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Marion County Fire District responded to a call for a rescue Sunday evening on 42nd Ave NE.

A man had been roofing a 2-story playhouse when he suffered a dislocated hip and was unable to climb down from the roof.

Due to the location of the playhouse on the property, rescue personnel gained access to the patient using the field belonging to The Peoples Church on Lancaster Drive.

Horse Throws Woman After Being Spooked by Swarm of Bees

70-year old female horseback rider injured and rescued on the Pacific Crest Trail‏.

(CLACKAMAS, Ore.) - A 70-year old female horseback rider was thrown and injured when her horse was spooked by a swarm of bees on the Pacific Crest Trail Sunday, according to Jim Strovink with the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office.

He says it happened Sunday at approximately 3:30 p.m., as 5 females were riding horses on the Pacific Crest Trail, near the Twin Lakes trail. A swarm of bees spooked the horse,and Strovink says it is likely that one of the animals stepped on a nest of bees along the trail.

Coast Guard Rescues Four Surfers in Newport, Oregon

Depending on the conditions, Oregon can be an extremely dangerous place to surf, especially for novices.

(NEWPORT, Ore.) - Coast Guard rescue crews headed for a popular surfing area on the south side of Yaquina Head, in Newport, Oregon Wednesday, to rescue four surfers who were trapped on rocks at the base of Yaquina Head.

The Coast Guard at Yaquina Bay received a call at 5:00 p.m. from 911 asking for assistance in the rescue of the four men. Just less than 30 minutes later, at 5:27 p.m., an HH-65C Dolphin helicopter crew from the Coast Guard Air Facility in Newport, was launched to fly a short distance and assist the men.

Coast Guard & Navy Rescue Two From Sunken Vessel off Washington Coast (PHOTOS)

The vessel sank in approximately 600-feet of water in the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary.

(SEATTLE) - The Coast Guard rescued two men after their fishing vessel sank approximately 20 miles off Cape of Alava, near Ozette, Wash., Tuesday.

At 12:53 p.m. the Canadian Coast Guard in Tofino, Canada, received a call from a crewman aboard the 34-foot wooden-hull fishing vessel Moonbeam reporting that the vessel was taking on water and that he and another crewmember were going to abandon ship.

Southern Californians Besieged With Station Fire

Two longstanding LA County firefighters perished during operations.

(LOS ANGELES) - As firefighters around the nation battle at least 175 wildfires, Southern California is losing lives and homes to the most nightmarish blaze in years. The Station Fire has already scorched 140,150 acres and is only 22% contained.

Fire officials with Cal Fire, say the Mount Wilson TV and radio communication towers are directly threatened as well as the historic observatory, located in the foothills northeast of Los Angeles.

Coast Guard Sinks 60` Vessel After Fire

Oceanographers at the NOAA determined that any fuel residue from the wreck would drift seaward with minimal long-term impact.

(ASTORIA, Ore. ) - The U.S. Coast Guard crews responded to a boat fire approximately 10 miles from the coast of Long Beach, Washington Monday August 31, 2009.

The Coast Guard Group/Air Station Astoria received a call at 4:00 p.m. from a crewman aboard the 60-foot fishing vessel Portlock reporting that the vessel was on fire.

Young Child From Canada Drowns in Molalla River

Officials consider the incident a tragic accident.

(MOLALLA, Ore.) - The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office had the sad duty of locating a small child Monday at Feyer Park, in Molalla. Sheriff's Office Spokesman, Detective Jim Strovink, says they learned by Monday evening that the child had died.

The child is identified as 5-year old Markian Barsukoff of Alberta, Canada. "Markian was here in Oregon, visiting with his family to attend a wedding and family reunion," Strovink said.

Missing 14-Year Old Swimmer Recovered From Willamette River (VIDEO)

The search for the missing swimmer came to a close today with the discovery of the boy's body.

(KEIZER, Ore.) - UPDATE 1:00 p.m.: The Polk County Sheriff's Office, with assistance from the Oregon National Guard Helicopter have located the missing 14 year-old boy who disappeared Monday night while swimming with friends in the Willamette River near Spongs Landing.

The body of 14-year old Joe Engichy, was located at 11:00 a.m. today in about seven feet of water.