Multnomah County sheriff investigates deadly Fourth of July boating crash off Sauvie Island

A woman died and four adults were injured when a boat hit a dock on Sauvie Island; the cause is under investigation.

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What happenedOne person died and 4 were hospitalized after a boat crashed into a Sauvie Island dock on the Willamette River Saturday, authorities say.

What changedThe left frames it as "4th of July boat crash on Sauvie Island kills 1, injures 4 others". The center frames it as "Multnomah County sheriff investigates deadly Fourth of July boating crash off Sauvie Isla...".

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Still Watching. The left frames it as "4th of July boat crash on Sauvie Island kills 1, injures 4 others". The center frames it as "Multnomah County sheriff investigates deadly Fourth of July boating crash off Sauvie Isla...".

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Jul 5, 7:05 PM: The Oregonian (OregonLive) joined the source map.

Jul 5, 10:42 PM: KGW8 (Tegna, Portland OR) joined the source map.

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The Oregonian (OregonLive)5h ago

4th of July boat crash on Sauvie Island kills 1, injures 4 others

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A woman died and four adults were injured when a boat hit a dock on Sauvie Island; the cause is under investigation.

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KGW8 (Tegna, Portland OR)30m ago

Multnomah County sheriff investigates deadly Fourth of July boating crash off Sauvie Island

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One person died and 4 were hospitalized after a boat crashed into a Sauvie Island dock on the Willamette River Saturday, authorities say.

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