CORVALLIS, Ore. — Authorities have identified a body recovered from the Willamette River earlier this week as a Junction City man who had been missing since November 2025.
According to the Benton County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded around 2:09 p.m. on May 19 to a report of a body found near river mile 159, north of Harrisburg.
Investigators said a kayaker discovered the body along the west bank of the river and contacted authorities. Deputies launched a Marine Patrol boat from McCartney Park to reach the scene.
The deceased was identified as 62-year-old Wade Felton Lloyd of Junction City. Lloyd had previously been reported missing to the Junction City Police Department on Nov. 20, 2025.
Officials said investigators were able to identify Lloyd through tattoos. The exact cause and manner of death remain under investigation.
Deputies have notified Lloyd’s next of kin.
Authorities said no additional details are being released at this time out of respect for the family and to protect the integrity of the investigation.
Anyone with information related to Lloyd’s death is asked to contact Detective Ware with the Junction City Police Department at 541-998-1245 and reference case number 202506989.
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