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Body Recovered From Willamette River Identified As Missing Junction City Man - 05/22/26

CORVALLIS, Ore. – On May 19, 2026, at approximately 2:09 p.m., deputies with the Benton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a body found in the Willamette River near river mile 159, north of Harrisburg.

 

A kayaker discovered the body along the west bank of the river and contacted authorities. Deputies responded by Marine Patrol boat after launching from McCartney Park.

 

The deceased was identified as Wade Felton Lloyd, 62, of Junction City. Lloyd had previously been reported missing to the Junction City Police Department on November 20, 2025.

 

Investigators identified Lloyd through tattoos. The exact cause and manner of death remain under investigation.

 

Deputies notified the next of kin.

 

Out of respect for the family and the integrity of the investigation, additional details are not being released at this time.

 

Anyone with information related to Lloyd’s death is asked to contact Detective Ware with the Junction City Police Department at 541-998-1245 and reference case number 202506989.
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Body Recovered From Willamette River Identified As Missing Junction City Man - 05/22/26

CORVALLIS, Ore. – On May 19, 2026, at approximately 2:09 p.m., deputies with the Benton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a body found in the Willamette River near river mile 159, north of Harrisburg.

 

A kayaker discovered the body along the west bank of the river and contacted authorities. Deputies responded by Marine Patrol boat after launching from McCartney Park.

 

The deceased was identified as Wade Felton Lloyd, 62, of Junction City. Lloyd had previously been reported missing to the Junction City Police Department on November 20, 2025.

 

Investigators identified Lloyd through tattoos. The exact cause and manner of death remain under investigation.

 

Deputies notified the next of kin.

 

Out of respect for the family and the integrity of the investigation, additional details are not being released at this time.

 

Anyone with information related to Lloyd’s death is asked to contact Detective Ware with the Junction City Police Department at 541-998-1245 and reference case number 202506989.
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