Five people were injured Sunday when a commercial jet boat collided with a private boat on southern Oregon’s Rogue River.
The tour boat was operated by Hellgate Jetboat Excursions, which provides frequent high-speed trips from Grants Pass into the river’s canyons, according to the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office.
The crash took place at Two Bit Riffle, located about 2 miles downriver from Robertson Bridge, the sheriff’s office said.
Those injured were taken onto the Hellgate jetboat and returned to the tour company’s docks in Grants Pass and met by medical personnel, a news release said.
The private boat sank and floated downriver. Multiple agencies are attempting to remove it.
The condition of the five injured was not released. Josephine County Sheriff’s Office said it is conducting an investigation into what happened.
“We are grateful for the actions of our Pilot and all crew members that ensured the passengers were kept safe and cared for. We also appreciate the professionalism and care offered by the responding emergency agencies,” Hellgate Jetboat Excursions said in a statement Monday.
The company declined to offer details on what happened.
“Today we continue to gather information and learn about what occurred as we cooperate with the investigation,” the business said. “As with any evolving investigation we would encourage everyone to take pause and wait for the official report so the facts of the event can be shared accurately. To our community, we thank you. We genuinely appreciate your outpouring of kindness and support and feel fortunate to be a part of this community.”
Zach Urness has been an outdoors reporter in Oregon for 16 years and is host of the Explore Oregon Podcast. Urness is the author of “Best Hikes with Kids: Oregon” and “Hiking Southern Oregon.” He can be reached at zurness@StatesmanJournal.com or (503) 399-6801. Find him on X at @ZachsORoutdoors.
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