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News Release
10/7/22 LOCATED: Missing Person: Lopez, Amaya - 10/07/22

NAME: Amaya Maria Lopez

AGE: 21

SEX: Female

RACE: Hispanic

HEIGHT: 5'05"

WEIGHT: 120 lbs.

HAIR: Brown

EYES: Brown

TATTOOS: Dolphin with unknown lettering on rib cage

PIERCING: Nose

INFORMATION: 

10/7/22 UPDATE: Amaya has been located alive and well.  The search for her is no longer active. 

UPDATE: On October 6th, 2022, the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office was provided video footage from Fred Meyer that confirmed Amaya was seen on their property October 4th, 2022. She is still currently listed as a missing person and we are actively seeking contact with her to verify her welfare. Her family has been informed of the recent developments. 

Amaya was last seen Monday, October 3rd, 2022 in a remote location off of National Forest Rd 285 located in the Briggs Valley/Onion Mountain area. Amaya was camping with her husband in this area when she made statements of needing to be alone and walked away from their camp. Amaya did not return, which prompted the husband to call 911. Deputies with the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office responded and activated Search and Rescue. The investigation and search are still ongoing at this time.

 

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