Unidentified body found near Depoe Bay; Woods still missing

Jonathan Williams, Editor-in-Chief

According to Oregon State Police, an unidentified man’s body was found at 10 a.m. on Tuesday near Depoe Bay, where missing student Owen Woods, ’17, was last seen.

The unidentified body was found in the water at Whale Cove, according to Oregon State Police.

Woods was last seen at 3 a.m. on April 17 in the Depoe Bay area. His cell phone and music playing device were found on the side of the road on U.S. Highway 101.

A man who visited Depoe Bay on April 15 and fell from rocks into the ocean drowned and has not been found, according to KOIN 6 news.

Woods’ car has not been located. He was driving a silver 1995 Toyota Tercel when he went missing. The Oregon license plate number is XSP426.

Oregon State Police say that the Oregon State Medical Examiner will identify the body through DNA.

Anyone who has information regarding the whereabouts of Woods are asked to call CPS at 503-883-7233. People can also call the McMinnville Police Department at 503-434-6500 with any information they have.