Found Deceased OR - Andrew Dennis, 60, & dog (found alive), hiking, Eagle Cap Wilderness, Sept 2019

[JerseyGirl]

Andrew Dean Dennis went hunting in the Eagle Cap Wildnerness in eastern Oregon. His vehicle was found at the East Eagle Trailhead. Dennis is described as being 5 foot 5, 170 pounds, with blue eyes and light brown hair. He also has a small Jack Russell Terrier dog with him.

60-year-old hunter goes missing in eastern Oregon

 

[Penny4YourThoughts]

Andrew "Andy" Dennis, 60
Eagle Cap Wild., Baker County, OR
Last seen Sept 29th, 2019
*has Jack Russell Dog w/him, "Barney"

A search and rescue mission is currently underway in the East Eagle Creek area and Eagle Cap Wilderness near Crater Lake. Baker County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue Team members began searching for Andy Dennis in the afternoon hours of September 29th. Mr. Dennis failed to return from a hunting trip. He is an extremely experienced hunter and survivalist in the woods.
We respectfully ask that untrained searchers do not enter the area in an effort to locate Mr. Dennis. SAR members will continue to search.
UPDATE (9/30/19 9:13 A.M.): Ground searchers were flown in by helicopter and are now searching the Crater Lake area.
UPDATE (9/30/19 7:55 P.M.): Crews have ceased searching for the evening. The terrain, along with snowy conditions, significantly hampers search abilities. The search will commence at daylight. Helicopters will be utilized to aid in the search, weather permitting.
Anyone with information is asked to call 541-523-6415.
Missing Persons RSABBM

 

[TatianaBarbie]

Another update from the Baker County Sheriff's Office:

Baker County Sheriff's Office

"Baker County Sheriff's Office
September 30 at 11:16 AM ·
UPDATE (10/1/19 5:19 P.M.): Ground crews, along with a helicopter, continue to search the area. Tomorrow additional ground searchers will be deployed.

UPDATE (10/1/19 11:57 A.M.): Baker County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue members continue to search the area by foot and ATV. Union County Search and Rescue members and Oregon State Police personnel have joined the search. Helicopters from the National Guard and Baker Aircraft are assisting."

ETA: After reading the comments in the BCSO post, I was relieved to find that there is a 2nd Crater Lake in Oregon--which is nowhere near the more famous Crater Lake. Apparently there were others just as confused as I was!

 

[PommyMommy]

A hunter spotted Barney and SAR caught him using a trap. He appears to be in good condition. If only Barney could talk.

Baker County Sheriff's Office
UPDATE (10/5/19 10:58 P.M.): Search and Rescue Team members from Harney, Union, Umatilla and Baker counties performed ground searches throughout the day. A helicopter from Baker Aircraft carried spotting crews. Teams focused on the area of East Eagle Creek, where Dennis’s dog, Barney, had been spotted by a hunter the day prior. At approximately 5:45 p.m. a live trap was set. Within 20 minutes, Barney was found in the trap unharmed. He appears to be in good condition. Terrain consisting of steep, brushy hillsides with numerous rock bluffs continues to create challenges for searchers.

UPDATE (10/4/19 9:38 P.M.): Little Kettle Creek and Kettle Creek drainages were searched extensively today by ground crews and drone teams. At approximately 5:00 p.m., a hunter in the area reported seeing a small, white dog believed to be Barney. Search efforts, including a helicopter spotting team, will commence at daylight. Regional search and rescue teams are being assembled and preparing to deploy.

UPDATE (10/4/19 6:57 A.M.): Ground crews will be conducting an extensive search in the area of the Kettle Creek and Little Kettle Creek drainages. The Baker County Search and Rescue Team will be assisted by ground searchers from Union County Search and Rescue and Wallowa County Search and Rescue. If weather permits, a drone team will be operating.

UPDATE (10/3/19 10:01 A.M.): Patrol will continue in the area today. Tomorrow, a team of searchers will convene and perform an extensive search of the Little Kettle Creek drainage area, which consists of steep terrain covered with dense underbrush.

UPDATE (10/2/19 11:38 P.M.): Baker County Search and Rescue members continue to search the area on foot. Helicopters are also aiding in the search.

 

[Luckyzmom]

Prayers for Mr.Dennis to be located soon. And for his family and friends to be comforted and for Barney to find his best buddy ! Imagine it's getting chilly up there after sundown. Be safe all !

 

[JerseyGirl]

Barney is unharmed and appears to be in good condition. Rescue crews are still looking for the missing hunter, Andy Dennis.

Missing Baker County hunter's dog, Barney, found

 

[PommyMommy]

OCT 6, 2019
Body of Baker County missing hunter found in East Eagle Creek area
The body of a missing hunter was found in Baker County, near the East Eagle Creek area, Sunday morning.

Dennis' body was found around 11:30 a.m.

Baker County Sheriff's Office say Dennis' death "is a tragic accident. No foul play suspected."

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Rest in peace, Mr. Dennis.