On Sunday, March 16th, Jackson County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to a call regarding a missing woman just before 4:30pm late Sunday afternoon in rural Central Point.
It was learned by investigators that during heavy rain and flooding, the woman had been attempting to clear branches from a culvert under her driveway.
As the woman was working to clear debris, her waders (waterproof overalls) filled with water and swift flood waters pulled her through the culvert and into nearby Kane Creek.
Jackson County Fire District 3 swift water Technical Rescue Team personnel responded to the scene locating the woman approximately 100 yards down the creek.
Medics attempted lifesaving measures and the woman was transported by Mercy Flights ambulance to a local hospital.where she was pronounced deceased.
No further information has been released.
