One person killed and two missing after going over Oregon waterfall

Dillon Falls, near the city of Bend, has a 15ft drop that turns into "churning rapids".

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The Deschutes County Sheriff's Office said it had rescued three people from the Deschutes River who were transported to the hospital, while another person was declared dead at the scene.

Emergency responders used drones to look for survivors near Dillon Falls after receiving an emergency call in the afternoon and plan to resume search efforts on Sunday after pausing overnight.

Dillon Falls has a 15ft (4.5m) drop that turns into "churning rapids in a quick, step ladder-like pattern", according to Visit Central Oregon.

The falls over the Deschutes River are near the city of Bend in the Deschutes National Forest, a popular spot for visitors.