Jean Fritz Pierre Louis, a 76-year-old Oakridge man reported missing last month after going mushroom hunting near Salmon Creek east of Oakridge, was found dead on Nov. 19 at the bottom of a steep drainage.

According to the Lane County Sheriff's Office, volunteers and deputies devoted over 1,000 hours to the search for Louis, who was first reported missing on Oct. 16 by friends who were concerned for his safety. Searchers began traversing the rugged terrain on foot and horseback and by using drones, K9s, and high-angle rope teams to access difficult areas.

"While not the outcome we hoped for, we are thankful to our many dedicated volunteers and agency partners who continue to search for those missing in our country," Sgt. Tim Wallace, spokesperson for the sheriff's office, said.

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