Kansas Man Identified After Fatal Jump Into Oregon’s Blue Pool

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Officials have identified the swimmer who died after jumping into Blue Pool at Tamolitch Falls on Friday evening.

According to the Linn County Sheriff’s Office, 21-year-old Kenny Truong of Kansas was visiting the area with friends when he jumped into the water at Tamolitch Falls, a popular destination off Highway 126 that is commonly known as Blue Pool.

Linn County Undersheriff Micah Smith said dispatchers received a 911 call at 8:47 p.m. on June 26 reporting that a male had jumped into the water and was not able to get out.

Witnesses told officials Truong struggled as he tried to swim toward shore before submerging. People at

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