Drowning at NE Bend Pool

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KTVZ reports A 60-year-old woman apparently drowned in the pool of a northeast Bend motel Wednesday afternoon. An employee at the motel found the woman alone in the pool, Bend police officers and fire medics performed CPR in an attempt to revive the woman, but were unsuccessful. Investigators are working to determine the cause of the drowning, and whether any medical conditions were a factor.

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Red Cross Facing Blood Shortage

The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage as requests from hospitals exceed the available supply of blood, leading to about a 35% drawdown of blood products in the past month. Individuals are urged to