Death Investigation North of Brookings, Sept. 25

Oregon State Police (OSP) is completing the investigation into the death of a 50-year old Gold Beach man who was found at the base of Thomas Creek Bridge along Highway 101 about ten miles north of Brookings. Initial investigation indicates the deceased took his own life after jumping off the bridge. On September 23, 2014 at 11:26 p.m., an OSP trooper found an unoccupied vehicle at the south end of Thomas Creek Bridge with a note indicating a person wished to intentionally end their life. On September 24 at 8:30 a.m., with the assistance of Curry County Sheriff’s Office Search & Rescue and Coos Curry Electric Company, the body of ANDREW GRAINGER, age 50, from Gold Beach, was found and recovered at the base of the 345-foot high bridge.