Missing Lake County Man Found Deceased
Search efforts located 70-year-old in remote Green Mountain area
LAKE COUNTY, Ore. — The Lake County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that a missing and endangered individual has been located deceased following a coordinated search effort in northern Lake County.
According to officials, Warren Sherman, 70, was found April 4 at approximately 1:00 p.m. in a remote area of Green Mountain. The discovery came after multiple agencies assisted in the search.
Authorities said Mr. Sherman had previously been reported missing after last being seen March 31 in the Christmas Valley area. Due to medical concerns, including dementia, there was heightened concern for his safety.
At this time, no foul play is suspected. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with the Lake County Medical Examiner, is continuing to review the circumstances surrounding the death.
The Sheriff’s Office extended condolences to Mr. Sherman’s family and loved ones.
Officials also thanked the agencies and individuals who assisted in the search effort, including Lake County Search and Rescue volunteers, the Bureau of Land Management, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, the Oregon State Police, Grant County Sheriff Todd McKinley, Grant County Air Search pilot Robert Watt, and spotter Frank Stinnett.
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