Saturday June 13^th, 2026 at approximately 6:33 PM emergency responders including the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a reported missing swimmer in the remote area of the Siletz River gorge, in Logsden, OR. This location was described as two miles upstream of Moonshine Park.

Bystanders reported witnessing a male swimmer jumping off the rocks and having trouble returning from the river. Reported attempts to locate and rescue the swimmer were made however ultimately unsuccessful.

At approximately 7:09 PM after having been missing for approximately one hour, emergency personnel reported observing the swimmer in 10-12’ of water just downstream from where he was last seen. Members of the Lane County Search and Rescue Dive Team were requested to assist with a recovery of the swimmer from a challenging location.

Just after midnight, 18-year-old Dallas Davis of Newport, Or was recovered from the river. This incident is being investigated as a drowning. Next of Kin have been notified.

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Siletz Fire Department, Lane County Search and Rescue and Lincoln County Medical Examiners Office. As temperatures rise across the Oregon Coast and inland communities, public safety officials are reminding residents to take extra precautions around rivers, lakes, beaches, and swimming pools.

While warm weather encourages outdoor recreation, it also brings an increased risk of drowning incidents. Officials note that even on hot days, many Oregon waterways remain dangerously cold. Sudden immersion in cold water can cause shock, making it difficult to swim or stay afloat. Fast-moving currents, hidden hazards, and changing tides can also quickly turn a fun outing into an emergency.