UPDATE 05/18/2024 2:15 PM
Canyonville, Ore. - Floyd Riach has been located and is safe. Search and Rescue Deputies coordinated with the Oregon State Police who conducted an aerial search of the area. Riach was located walking off of a private property near where he was reported to have been last seen. Deputies later contacted Riach walking along Interstate 5 near milepost 110. He was given a courtesy ride to meet with his family.
The Sheriff's Office would like to thank the community for their assistance.
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ORIGINAL RELEASE 5/18/24 12:00 PM
CANYONVILLE, Ore. - Douglas County Search and Rescue is currently searching for a missing Days Creek man.
On Saturday, May 18, 2024, shortly before 6:00 a.m., 9-1-1 dispatchers received a report that 45-year-old Floyd Russell Riach of Days Creek had not arrived home. Riach had last been seen at milepost 110 on Interstate 5 when he refused medical transport and exited an ambulance. Riach had indicated he would be walking to Canyonville. His whereabouts are currently unknown.
Riach is described as a white male adult who stands 6'02" tall, weighs 160 lbs, with gray hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt that reads “Pacific Northwest” and has an image of Big Foot, a pair of gray cargo style pants and black shoes.
Search and Rescue crews are currently searching along the freeway for any signs of Riach and are seeking information from the public. Anyone who may have observed Riach or someone matching his description after 3:00 a.m. on May 18, 2024, is encouraged to contact the Douglas County Sheriff's Office at (541) 440-4471 referencing incident #24-2060.