Marcola, OR – A deceased male was discovered Saturday near a makeshift camp by the river along Marcola Road in Lane County, prompting an active investigation by local authorities.
According to a statement from the Lane County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the 92000 block of Marcola Road earlier in the day after receiving a report of a body in the area. When emergency personnel from Marcola Fire and the Sheriff’s Office arrived, they located the man near the river at what appeared to be a transient encampment.
Officials said there were no immediate signs of suspicious activity at the scene. The Lane County Medical Examiner’s Office was notified and took custody of the body. The identity of the deceased has not been released, pending family notification.
Authorities have not disclosed additional details, citing the early stage of the investigation. The Sheriff’s Office noted that further updates would be provided when appropriate.
The discovery comes amid increasing reports of makeshift shelters and transient communities forming near remote sections of Lane County, particularly during warmer months. Officials have not confirmed whether the individual was living at the site or passing through the area.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Lane County Sheriff’s Office.
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