12/11/25 - LCSO Case 25-5926 - Missing Mushroom Picker From Springfield Found Alive After Lengthy Search (Photo) - 12/12/25
On December 11th at 1:40 p.m., Lane County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue (SAR) found Erik Everardo Aguilar-Cisneros, 32, of Springfield, alive in the Hadsall Creek area south of Mapleton. He was reported missing on the evening of December 6th, which began an intensive search of the remote area with vehicles, ground searchers, K9s, and drones.
Thanks to our many dedicated volunteers and agency partners who assisted on this multi-day search, including:
- Pacific Northwest Search Dogs
- Eugene Mountain Rescue
- Linn County Sheriff’s Office Search & Rescue
- Benton County Sheriff’s Office Search & Rescue
- Corvallis Mountain Rescue
- Mary’s Peak Search & Rescue
- Western Lane Fire & EMS
Please follow these tips to stay safe when you explore the outdoors in our county:
- Always tell someone where you are going and when you plan to return.
- Know conditions before you leave - rain in the valley can mean ice up high!
- Be prepared to stay out overnight - even if you don't plan to get out of your car.
- Bring maps for offline navigation - cell service can be spotty!
- If you go on the water, ALWAYS wear a life jacket!
If you become lost, STAY PUT! Find a way to signal or make your location visible. Always carry a whistle and flashlight in the outdoors – it just might save your life.
Nearly every week, Lane County Sheriff's Search & Rescue deputies and volunteers assist our residents and visitors in all types of environments. Learn more about our Search & Rescue program or donate to their work at: www.lanecounty.org/government/county_departments/sheriff_s_office/volunteers/search_and_rescue
