Found Deceased OR - Jacob Stokes, 18, Beaverton, missing after going swimming with 3 HS students, others safe/rescued - Cannon Beach, 12 May 2023

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Missing swimmer near Cannon Beach identified as Mountainside High School student

An 18-year-old who has been missing off the coast near Cannon Beach since Friday has been identified by the Beaverton School District.

www.kptv.com

BEAVERTON, Ore. (KPTV) - An 18-year-old who has been missing off the coast near Cannon Beach since Friday has been identified by the Beaverton School District.

The district said the student is Mountainside High School senior Jacob Stokes. In an e-mail sent to the school community, principal Todd Corsetti said, “Our hearts break for Jacob’s family, his close friends, and our entire community at this time of deep sadness and grief.”

Earlier story:

1 swimmer rescued, 1 missing off the coast near Cannon Beach

One teenager is missing after a group of Beaverton School District students went swimming in the ocean near Cannon Beach on Friday.

www.kptv.com

CLATSOP COUNTY, Ore. (KPTV) - One teenager is missing after a group of Beaverton School District students went swimming in the ocean near Cannon Beach on Friday.

The Cannon Beach Fire District said just before 4 p.m. Friday, it responded with the Seaside Fire Department’s Surf Rescue Team south of the Tolovana Beach wayside area. It was reported a group of people who were swimming could no longer be seen. Firefighters learned four people were in the water and two had made it out. A Cannon Beach Fire Department swimmer rescued one person, who was taken to a hospital.

Rescue crews searched for the remaining swimmer for another hour but could not find the person. The U.S. Coast Guard continued searching with a helicopter and two boats until dark. It said their crews would not be returning and local authorities would work on recovery.

 

[Midge Montana]

So sad.

 

[GraceG]

Our family had a small cottage at Cannon Beach where we would spend summers back in the 60's when it was quiet and cheap to live there. I remember well we were NOT allowed to swim, even into our teens due to the strong rip currents, even on otherwise calm days. My heart goes out to his friends and family.

 

[sunflowermomma]

I grew up at Cannon Beach too, we were definitely never allowed in the water, and no turning your back to the sea. So sad ):

 

[Caring1]

May 21, 2023

CANNON BEACH Ore. (KPTV) - A body was found early Sunday morning at the tideline on Tolovana Beach that people believe is the body of an 18-year-old Mountainside High School student missing since May 12, according to the Cannon Beach Police Department.

Body found near Cannon Beach; police say may be missing Beaverton teen

A body was found early Sunday morning at the tideline on Tolovana Beach that police believe is the body of an 18-year-old Mountainside High School student.

www.kptv.com

 

[Unsolved]

Sadly the ME has now confirmed @Caring1 post above:

The body of a missing 18-year-old from Beaverton has been found on the Oregon coast more than a week after he went missing near Cannon Beach, the Clatsop County medical examiner confirmed Monday.

"The identification on the body found in Cannon Beach has been determined to be Jacob Stokes," said Elizabeth DeVisser, Chief Medicolegal Death Investigator for the Clatsop County Sheriff’s Office.

Per Jacob's parents, a Celebration of Life for Jacob will be held on Thursday, May 25, at 5:30 p.m. in the Highland Park Middle School cafeteria. All are welcome."

Body found on Oregon coast confirmed to be missing 18-year-old from Beaverton

The body of a missing 18-year-old from Beaverton has been found on the Oregon coast more than a week after he went missing near Cannon Beach, the Clatsop County

katu.com

 

[Midge Montana]

So sad. Too young.