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Kimster
09-16-2009, 07:48 PM
Russel Burger, Sheriff
Lane County Sheriff’s Office
(541) 682-4150 / FAX (541) 682-4522
Email: sheriffs.office@co.lane.or.us

CASE NUMBER: 09-7237 (Lane County Sheriff’s Office)
09-8757 (Springfield Police Department)


DATE/TIME OF INCIDENT: 09-13-2009 / 1600

DATE/TIME OF RELEASE: 09-15-2009 / 1400

NATURE OF STORY: SEEKING PUBLIC ASSISTANCE In Search For Endangered Missing Person

LOCATION: Blue River Area

Involved/Missing: Kellis, James Austin DOB: 09-20-1972

DETAILS:

Kellis was reported missing to the Springfield Police Dept. yesterday by family members. Kellis is described as developmentally delayed. He was last seen wearing gray slacks, black shoes and a gray T-shirt with printing “Jesus saves” on the front. Kellis is 6’4” tall, 295 pounds, has blue eyes and brown hair.



Kellis apparently took an LTD bus from Springfield to the Blue River area on Sunday, September 13th. He was last seen at 4:00 PM Sunday at the Holiday Farm Resort, 54455 McKenzie River Dr, where he requested a drink of water. Kellis has not returned home and his whereabouts are currently unknown.



Sheriff’s office Search and Rescue personnel, patrol staff and family members are continuing the search for Kellis in the Blue River area at this time.



Kellis is considered endangered and the sheriff’s office is seeking any information from the public that may assist in locating him. Persons with information regarding Kellis are asked to call the Lane County Sheriff’s Office or the Springfield Police Department.

Kimster
09-16-2009, 07:53 PM
His picture is shown on this link:

http://kezi.com/news/local/141217

christine2448
09-16-2009, 08:12 PM
http://kezi.com/files/images/2009/09/15/kellis-james-austin.jpg

Kat
09-16-2009, 08:24 PM
What a sweet smile. Prayers he returns home safe and quickly.

dreamweaver
09-16-2009, 09:55 PM
http://www.kmtr.com/news/local/story/Springfield-man-missing-in-Blue-River/GflzlqI5z0Khxu5OSfylYA.cspx

Kimster
09-17-2009, 02:16 AM
I didn't even know LTD buses went to Blue River. There are a lot of partiers that go up that way and I pray he didn't meet up with some people wanting to have some "kicks" at his expense!

I learned about his disappearance from my church's prayer chain. My friend works with one of his relatives. They are very upset, to say the least!!!

TexasLil
09-17-2009, 11:23 AM
I pulled up the last seen location on the map and tried to imagine what James would have gone to that area for. It is very uninhabited and no amazing landmarks to see with exception of a volcano to the east. It is very mountainous with many forests that one could easily become lost in. Praying he turns up
soon.

dreamweaver
09-17-2009, 11:41 AM
http://www.oregonlive.com/newsflash/index.ssf?/base/national-60/1253088247283750.xml&storylist=orlocal
Two men missing in Oregon. The other is Lynn Borg, 90 yr old out of Roseburg. No thread
started for him.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32866743
The same information.

TexasLil
09-17-2009, 01:34 PM
This is the bus route from the LTD website that he most likely took. The bus will take passengers all the way to the McKenzie Ranger Station.

http://www.websleuths.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=551&pictureid=8449

dreamweaver
09-17-2009, 05:13 PM
This is the bus route from the LTD website that he most likely took. The bus will take passengers all the way to the McKenzie Ranger Station.

http://www.websleuths.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=551&pictureid=8449
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He was last seen asking for a drink of water. Where would he have gone after that?
Did someone give him a lift somewhere or maybe he trusted the wrong people?
Wouldn't this be a time for search dogs?

TexasLil
09-17-2009, 06:38 PM
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He was last seen asking for a drink of water. Where would he have gone after that?
Did someone give him a lift somewhere or maybe he trusted the wrong people?
Wouldn't this be a time for search dogs?

Definitely a time for search dogs!

I wonder if he might have met someone on the Internet being that he's 37 and not married who could have easily influenced him to visit?

nursebeeme
09-17-2009, 09:49 PM
he has been found safe! Seems that he kept himself going for four days on river water!!

http://kezi.com/news/local/141217

Kimster
09-17-2009, 11:26 PM
he has been found safe! Seems that he kept himself going for four days on river water!!

http://kezi.com/news/local/141217

HALLELUJAH! I am so glad he is okay! :dance::dance::dance:

Knox
09-18-2009, 02:47 AM
Happy news, thank heavens!!

TexasLil
09-18-2009, 09:00 AM
Whew! So glad they found him!

Kat
09-18-2009, 02:36 PM
he has been found safe! Seems that he kept himself going for four days on river water!!

http://kezi.com/news/local/141217

:clap: bless his heart. I'm so happy to hear this!

dreamweaver
09-18-2009, 03:53 PM
Thrilled to hear this news!
He survived on eating grass and drinking river water.
And his family found him.

TexasLil
09-18-2009, 04:00 PM
Thrilled to hear this news!
He survived on eating grass and drinking river water.
And his family found him.

I wish they would say why he went there and if he was just lost and couldn't find his way back to the bus stop. I am glad he's ok though.

elepher50
09-18-2009, 04:29 PM
Wowser - what a good news story.

gogrannypop
09-18-2009, 04:44 PM
This news has made my day! Bless his heart. Such a tenacious young man. Such a sweet smile. My heart is happy for he and his loved ones.

Fairy1
09-19-2009, 12:02 AM
So happy he has been found safe. I hope his family will keep a closer eye on him in the future!!!