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UPDATE 06/12/2024 3:30 PM
SUTHERLIN, Ore. - Lynn Simmons, the subject of a multi-day search in Sutherlin has been safely reunited with his family.
On Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at approximately 9:20 a.m., Douglas County Dispatch received a report from a citizen that they observed Mr. Simmons walking along Plat K Road in Sutherlin. Searchers were in the area receiving assignments for a continued search effort at the time. Deputies responded and confirmed the male was in fact Mr. Simmons.
Mr. Simmons spoke with deputies and indicated he had become lost. He was found to be wet and thirsty, but uninjured. He was transported to his residence where he was reunited with his family. EMS personnel evaluated Mr. Simmons who did not require transport.
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office would like to thank the community and residents who assisted in the search and were understanding of the efforts being conducted to locate him.
Douglas County Search and Rescue was assisted by the following entities during the search:
- Oregon State Police - Aviation
- REACH Air Medical Services
- Douglas County SAR Fixed Wing Air Support
- Jackson County Sheriff's Office - Search and Rescue
- Josephine County Sheriff's Office - Search and Rescue
- Coos County Sheriff's Office - Search and Rescue
- Lane County Sheriff's Office - Search and Rescue
- Oregon State Search and Rescue Coordinator
- Sutherlin Police Department
- Fair Oaks Fire Department
- Sutherlin Water Control District
ORIGINAL RELEASE 06/10/2024 11:00 PM
SUTHERLIN, Ore. - The Douglas County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue Division is currently searching for a 68-year-old Sutherlin man.
On June 9, 2024, at approximately 9:00 pm, 68-year-old Lynn Simmons left his residence on foot in the 300-block of Justa Lane in Sutherlin. Simmons is legally blind and has mental health diagnoses. Simmons was last seen walking toward Nonpareil Road. He was known to be wearing a dark shirt and jeans. Simmons is 5'11"., 170 lbs with shoulder length graying brown hair and blue eyes.
Deputies and volunteers are searching the area on foot and by air. Residents in the area are encouraged to review their surveillance footage for any signs of Mr. Simmons and report their findings to the Sheriff's Office at (541) 440-4471 referencing case #24-2351.
The Sheriff's Office is currently being assisted by the Oregon State Search and Rescue Coordinator. Requests for assistance have also been made to Josephine and Jackson County Search and Rescue programs.