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81-Year-Old Corvallis Man Dies While Fishing Snake River

Preliminary investigation indicates the man may have slipped or lost his balance on a large rock.

(ONTARIO, Ore.) - Oregon State Police with the assistance of Malheur County Sheriff's Office, located and recovered a deceased 81-year old Corvallis man who died Tuesday evening while fishing along the Snake River east of Farewell Bend State Recreation Area.

At approximately 9:44 p.m., OSP Southern Command Center dispatch was notified of a welfare check for an 81-year old man who failed to return to his campsite at Farewell Bend State Recreation Area after going fishing earlier in the day.