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RIGBY — A Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office deputy was airlifted to the hospital Sunday night after being severely injured while on the job.

The deputy, whose name has not been released, was patrolling the South Fork of the Snake River around 6 p.m., according to Sheriff Steve Anderson. His watercraft struck a log and ejected him into the water causing severe internal injuries.

He was immediately flown to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. His condition was unknown, according to Anderson.

EastIdahoNews.com will post updates as we learn more.

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