Seven bodies have been pulled from Portland river in the past two weeks. Police say it’s normal

An aerial image shows the Steel Bridge across the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon where several bodies have been recovered in the past month - (AFP via Getty Images)

Seven bodies have been pulled from the waterways in the area of Portland, Oregon in the past few weeks – but local authorities say it’s not unusual.

“Last year, in April and May, we recovered at least six bodies from our waterways. As of today, we are at seven,” according to Deputy John Plock, a public information officer with the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office. He said the number falls within the expected range, but added: “It is possible there will be more.”