YACHATS – Lincoln County Search & Rescue crews recovered the body Tuesday of a person found by hikers in a remote campsite along the Yachats River.
In a news release, the sheriff’s office said the body had been “exposed to the environment for a prolonged period” and that they had made a tentative identification. The sheriff’s office said more forensic testing would be done to confirm the identity. The sheriff’s office did not release the location of the campsite.
Sheriff’s Sgt. Nick Vaille said two hikers came across the campsite and discovered the body and a dog, which had stayed with its apparent owner. The hikers took the dog to their car and reported their discovery to the sheriff’s office.
Deputies were directed to the campsite, which was located approximately a half-mile into thick foliage, through rough terrain. Detectives conducted a death investigation before the search and rescue team removed the remains.
Detectives found no suspicious circumstances, the news release said, and there is no concern for community safety.
The dog was taken to the county animal shelter.