Death at Sea, June 26

The Oregon State Police Newport Area Command conducted a death investigation which occurred on the Pacific Ocean 24 mile west of Newport. The deceased was identified as Richard ENDERLE, age 64, of Tigard. On June 25, 2015 at about 10AM, a medical issue arose while ENDERLE was halibut fishing 24 miles from Newport on the Pacific Ocean. ENDERLE became unresponsive and CPR was conducted by the other occupants of the boat. The US Coast Guard responded and continued CPR until further medical staff arrived. The boat and occupants was driven to the Yaquina Bay Coast Guard Station where ENDERLE was pronounced deceased.