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Benton County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help Identifying Deceased Man Found in Willamette River

December 3, 2025 in News

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Benton County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help Identifying Deceased Man Found in Willamette River

The Benton County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying an adult male found deceased in the Willamette River on November 29, 2025.

At approximately 4:15 p.m., deputies responded to the west side of the river near Hyak Park after receiving a report from a river-goer of a body floating at river mile 122. Patrol deputies located the individual by boat and recovered the body.

Investigators have released the following identifying details:

  • Two tattoos: one on the upper left arm and one on the right ribcage
  • A scar on the abdomen near the navel
  • Race is undetermined at this time

Based on available information and limited descriptors, the Sheriff’s Office has been unsuccessful in identifying this male. A Benton County Deputy Medical Examiner estimates the man has likely been in the water over a week. The cause of death is currently undetermined. Anyone with information that may help identify this individual is urged to contact BCSO at BentonCoSheriff@bentoncountyor.gov or call 541-753-8477 (TIPS). The man’s name will be released once identification is confirmed and next of kin are notified.

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