Officials identify boater who capsized in Columbia River, now presumed dead

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The boater who went missing after capsizing in the Columbia River on Wednesday has been identified and is now presumed dead, authorities said.

Though his remains have not yet been found, the boat the person was riding was successfully located on Thursday afternoon, the Hood River County Sheriff's Office said.

The missing boater was identified as Michael Shufeldt of Woodland, Washington.

"Michael was not located in the vicinity of the vessel...