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

Benton County Sheriff's Office 

CORVALLIS, Ore. - 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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