Wildlife Officer Dies Saving Oklahomans | Portland News

A heroic federal wildlife officer, David Taylor, 38, from Scio, Oregon, is believed to have died while evacuating residents during the deadly Railroad South Fire in Oklahoma. Last heard from while helping a family escape, Taylor’s final moments likely occurred during a door-to-door rescue effort. A veteran of the U.S. Navy and Navy Reserve with 20 years of service, he had recently been stationed at Oklahoma’s Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. The fire, now under control, is under investigation for its cause, and Taylor’s remains await formal identification. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6ab513ea4c5cdb70