CCSO investigates deceased female located in Columbia River

On Wednesday (Oct. 14) 9 a.m., the Vancouver Fire Department Fire Boat and Clark County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Marine Patrol responded to a deceased female located floating in the Columbia River downstream from the I-5 bridge. The identity of the female is currently unknown, and the death is considered suspicious.

The female is described as possibly Asian or Pacific Islander with brown hair and brown eyes. She is approximately 20 to 30 years old, approximately 5 foot, 4 inches tall, and approximately 150 pounds. These are preliminary estimates. She has no tattoos but has a birthmark on the right side of her right calf muscle.

The investigation is continuing by the CCSO Major Crimes Unit and the Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office. Further specific details are not being released at this time.

Anyone with information can contact the Clark County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit Tip Line, (564) 397-2847.

Information provided by Clark County Sheriff’s Office.