Missing Central Coast Male found Deceased, June 5

On June 3, 2018 members of the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue Team, Lincoln City Police Department, and the  Oregon State Police responded to the area of the Devils Lake State Recreation Area to search for Keenan R. Fernandez, 23, of Lincoln City.  Fernandez was entered as a missing person by the Lincoln City Police Department on June 2, 2018.  Fernandez’s vehicle was located in the day use area of the Devils Lake State Recreation Area on June 2, 2018. On June 3, 2018 additional personal items belonging to Fernandez were located approximately a mile and a half away from the recreation area on Forest Service Road #1726.  Search and Rescue efforts were focused in the area and at approximately 6:35 p.m.. Fernandez was discovered on a logging landing approximately 1/4 mile from where Fernandez’s personal items were located using a Drone (unmanned aerial vehicle).  Once responders reached the landing Fernandez was found deceased additional investigation was conducted and there was no indication of foul play.