Sounds like lye or some other chemical. Anthrax exposure would not develop a rash that quickly.
Prayers for the sheriff’s quick recovery.
Is he Republican?
Hmmm, article says up to 20 more were received... Wonder if Columbia County Sheriff got one too? About 5pm this evening we were driving on Highway 30 toward Scappoose and passed a Fire truck and a Hazmat Unit with lights and sirens from Scappoose headed back towards St. Helens.