Marcelus Angelo Rodriguez, a 20-year-old from California, is missing after being swept over Willamette Falls while kayaking. He attempted to swim to safety after leaving his kayak but did not resurface. Rodriguez was on vacation with family and was not an experienced kayaker, unfamiliar with the dangerous conditions. Despite warnings and signs, visibility at night was poor, and crucial buoys marking the falls were not in place due to spring runoff. Two other bodies were found during the search, but they were not Rodriguez's.
"Rodriguez was reportedly not an experienced kayaker, and he was not familiar with the river, which contributed to the unfortunate incident at Willamette Falls."
"Signs along the river warn of the falls, but at night... they may not have been visible, highlighting the risks for those unfamiliar with the area."
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