Jose Rodriquez Alvarez

On January 18, 2018, witnesses reported Jose Rodriguez Alvarez crossing the sea wall close to the "spouting Horn" in Depoe Bay, where a large wave washed him off the rocks. The Coast Guard responded but were unable to locate or recover Mr. Rodriguez Alvarez.

Brian Wells

Brian was last seen when he reportedly fell off a cliff at Rocky Creek State Park wayside, about two miles south of Depoe Bay. He was travelling with his wife and a friend when they stopped to take photographs. Brian was leaning over the edge to take pictures when he lost his balance; he was last seen in the water. Search efforts were unable to locate him.

Kelly Smith

Kelly Smith was visiting the Oregon coast for the first time with 5 friends on April 16, 2016. He and another friend climbed out onto the rocks beyond the viewpoint to take photos closer to the water. A sneaker wave struck from behind and pulled Smith into the ocean. The rough surf prevented Smith from climbing to safety. Emergency responders were able to see him in the water for about 7 minutes before he sunk into the water.

Missing Persons in Depoe Bay, Oregon

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Jose Rodriquez Alvarez

Brian Wells

Kelly Smith