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David Terris, a 48-year-old man, was last seen on July 3, 2012, in Newport, Oregon. Known for his friendly demeanor and active involvement in his community, Terris’s sudden disappearance raised significant concern among family and friends. He was described as having short gray hair and blue eyes, and his absence was particularly alarming given his established routines and regular communication with loved ones.

On the day he went missing, Terris was reportedly in the Newport area, but ...Read More
Last Seen: Jul 03, 2012

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Victim Details

Mar 15, 2017

Jan 12, 2024

David

Terris

61

48

70 inches

160 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

On July 3, 2012, 49-year-old David Arthur Terris was working as a commercial fisherman aboard a vessel in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Newport, Oregon. The day took a tragic turn when the boat he was on capsized and sank into the depths of the ocean. In the immediate aftermath, a search and rescue operation was launched in an attempt to locate and recover any survivors from the maritime accident. The circumstances surrounding the capsizing of the fishing vessel remain unclear from available online sources. Details such as the name of the boat, the number of other crew members, and whether there were any other survivors have not been publicly detailed. The focus of the reports is on David Terris, who was declared missing following the incident. The search for David Terris was extensive, involving various maritime rescue units. Despite their efforts, search and rescue teams were unable to locate him. The case is a somber reminder of the perils faced by those who make their living on the open sea. With no further information available about his whereabouts since the day the vessel went down, David Arthur Terris remains a missing person, lost to the waters of the Pacific Ocean. His case is a difficult and unresolved tragedy for his family and the close-knit fishing community of Newport, Oregon.

Jul 03, 2012

Newport

Oregon

Lincoln County

No

34433

Oregon State Police - Newport Area Command

Newport

Oregon

Lincoln County

97365

52 Northeast 73rd Street, Oregon

5412655354

State

Law Enforcement

12-217078

Oregon State Police - Newport Area Command

Unknown

Blue

Brown

05/24/2026


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