Portland police are at the scene of a possible rescue on the lower deck of the Marquam Bridge, where they are seeking a man who may be in crisis.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Authorities are at the scene of a possible rescue on the lower deck of the Interstate 5 Marquam Bridge in Portland, according to Portland police.
Officers arrived at the scene of the northbound lane just before 4 p.m. Friday in the middle of rush hour traffic. It is not clear how long the police presence will last.
Officers told KOIN 6 News they are not sure whether the man they are seeking is in crisis, but that they are “approaching it as if he could be.”
The situation is ongoing. Avoid the area, if possible.
Stay with KOIN 6 News as this story develops.
