Washougal awards first Civilian Award for Heroism after rescue

The city of Washougal has awarded its first Civilian Award for Heroism to local resident Brad Goostree.

Members of the Washougal City Council presented Goostree with the award during the Council’s Aug. 8 meeting, and thanked the Washougal resident for his heroic actions that may have saved the life of a young man who fell into the Washougal River near the Sandy Swimming Hole in Camas on June 23.