Crime & Safety
Lane County, OR Drowning: Man Dies at Terwilliger Hot Springs
Lane County, OR – A visit to a popular Oregon hot springs destination turned deadly Tuesday morning after a 59 year old man was pulled unconscious from the water at Terwilliger Hot Springs, prompting
By Sophie Caldwell · 2026-11-04T02:55:03.970Z
Lane County, OR – A visit to a popular Oregon hot springs destination turned deadly Tuesday morning after a 59 year old man was pulled unconscious from the water at Terwilliger Hot Springs, prompting an emergency response and an ongoing investigation.
According to the Lane County Sheriff 's Office, deputies received reports of a possible drowning at approximately 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3. Callers reported that a man had been pulled from the water but was unconscious and not breathing.
Bystanders Attempted to Save the Man
Before emergency responders arrived, bystanders began performing CPR and other lifesaving measures in an attempt to revive the man.
Deputies and fire personnel responded to the remote hot springs location in Lane County, east of the Eugene Springfield metropolitan area.
Despite the emergency response and lifesaving efforts, fire personnel pronounced the man dead at 11:52 a.m., approximately 37 minutes after the initial report was received.
Investigation Underway at Remote Hot Springs
Following the death, deputies conducted an investigation and notified the Lane County Medical Examiner's Office.
Lane County Sheriff's Search & Rescue personnel were also called to assist with recovering the man's body because of the location's remote terrain.
Authorities confirmed the deceased was a 59 year old man. His name has not been publicly released as officials work to notify his next of kin.
Terwilliger Hot Springs, also known as Cougar Hot Springs, is a natural geothermal destination in the Willamette National Forest that attracts visitors seeking outdoor recreation and soaking pools.
The Sheriff's Office has not announced what caused the incident or whether any medical emergency may have contributed to the man's death.
Officials emphasized that the circumstances surrounding the death remain under investigation, and no additional information was available as of Tuesday's announcement.