Oregon State Marine Board gives Deputies Life Saver Award for rescues in Sept. guide boat swamping

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Written By Tom Peterson

On April 17, Sgt. Eric Wahler and Reserve Deputy Bob Stewart were awarded the Oregon State Marine Board Life Saver Award. Photo courtesy Hood River County Sheriff Facebook page

The Dalles, Ore., April 25, 205 — Hood River County Sheriff’s Sgt. Eric Wahler and Reserve Deputy Bob Stewart were awarded the Oregon State Marine Board Life Saver Award, according to the Sheriff’s Facebook Page.

Wahler and Steward responded to the capsized boat in the Columbia River on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2025 with several individuals in the water. Due to the quick action and efforts by these Deputies, along with other agencies, 6 individuals were rescued from the water.

Click here for CCCNews’ Story about the swamped boat, rescue and recovery on September 25, 2024




Tom Peterson

Lead Editor here at Columbia Community Connection.

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