Update (08-23-22) – The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office said Rick Leroy Garrett has been located outside of the search area and is safe. “Out of respect for his privacy and wishes, no additional details will be released,” the sheriff’s office said.
Original article (08-19-22) DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. – A man was reported missing in Douglas County.
On Thursday, August 18, 63-year-old Rick Leroy Garrett reportedly told a friend he was injured and needed help near Deer Lick Falls in the Tiller area.
Search and rescue crews along with deputies searched the area, but they couldn’t find Garrett.
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office said he was last known to be driving a 1999 GMC Sierra Extended Cab pickup truck with a lumber rack, silver toolbox, and a “Deadhead” sticker.
Garrett was described as a white man, 5’9” tall, 170 pounds with gray hair and blue eyes.
Anyone with information about Garrett’s disappearance is asked to call the sheriff’s office at 541-440-4471.
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