This is a press release courtesy of the Oregon City Police Department

On May 13, 2008 just after 4 p.m. the Oregon City Police Department responded to call of a subject who was reported to have fallen off of the Promenade Building near 421 High Street in Oregon City. 

Police and Clackamas County Fire paramedics arrived and found the man had actually fallen off of the bluff from the promenade pathway south of the Oregon City Elevator. 

The male fell over 100 feet, landing near the railroad tracks above Railroad Avenue.  The male was in his mid 40s and is believed to be a resident of Oregon City. 

LifeFlight transported the male to Emanuel Hospital. 

Oregon City Police Department detectives are investigating the incident.  They are also investigating whether alcohol was a factor in the incident.  The male's name is not being released at this time. 

The Oregon City Police Department is asking any person who may have information about the incident or who may have witnessed the fall to contact Detective Brad Edwards at (503) 496-1685.