For Immediate Release: Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023
Media Contact:
Denis Theriault, denis.theriault@multco.us, 510-875-8546
PORTLAND — The Multnomah County Medical Examiner’s Program on Tuesday, Feb. 28, reported it is investigating an additional suspected hypothermia death associated with this month’s winter storm, bringing the total number of suspected hypothermia deaths to two.
Investigators say confirmation will not be complete for several weeks to months. The death is also being reported to the state of Oregon as part of its declared state of emergency.
The person died Tuesday, Feb. 28, in Portland. No other details are being released at this time.
The first death under investigation occurred in Portland on Feb. 22.
These deaths are still considered suspected cases and are under investigation as potential cold-weather-related deaths. Further tests and investigation will determine whether the deaths are officially cold-weather-related. The County will update this information as it becomes available.