February 8, 2010
Near ELKTON, Ore. -- Douglas County Deputies say a dead body was found on a ranch off Highway 38 near Elkton on Friday afternoon.
The property owner called police after he found the body near the high water line of the Umpqua River.
Investigators recovered the remains but are unable to determine the gender due to advanced decomposition. They say the person had long black hair with grey streaks and was wearing an Oregon Beavers Sweatshirt.
The cause of death is not known, and an autopsy is scheduled for Tuesday.
Anyone with information about this person should call their tip line at 541-957-2099.
