Kelly Smith
Missing

Case Description

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Kelly Smith, 26, was last seen on April 15, 2016, while visiting the Oregon coast near Depoe Bay with a group of friends. Smith and another friend ventured out onto rocks beyond a viewpoint to take photos closer to the water when a sneaker wave struck unexpectedly. The wave pulled Smith into the ocean, where the rough conditions prevented him from climbing to safety.

Rescue personnel briefly spotted him in the water, but after about seven minutes, he disappeared below the surface. Desp ...Read More
Last Seen: Apr 15, 2016

Links to Additional Sources (8)

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Missing Person / NamUs #MP36194 - Office of Justice Programs

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Victim Details

created

Nov 21, 2016

Case Added

Jan 04, 2024

firstname

Kelly

lastname

Smith

Current Age

Age at Disappearance

Height

72 inches

Height To

73 inches

Weight

175 lbs

ethnicity

White / Caucasian

gender

Male

Last Seen

Apr 15, 2016

City

Depoe Bay

State

Oregon

County

Lincoln County

Tribal Land

Agency ID

19077

Agency Name

Oregon State Police - Newport Area Command

Agency City

Newport

Agency State

Oregon

Agency County

Lincoln County

Agency Zip Code

97365

Agency Contact

Cari Boyd

Contact Job Title

Lt.

Agency Address

52 Northeast 73rd Street, Oregon

Agency Phone

5412655354

Agency Jurisdiction

State

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

https://www.oregon.gov/osp/Pages/officelist.aspx#ospcontacts

Agency Case #

16-112821

Primary Agency

Oregon State Police - Newport Area Command

Hair Color

Sandy

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Last Updated

09/25/2024

Area Last Seen:

Forum Posts (3)

I'm curious to know more about Kelly Smith. Can anyone provide some information or insights about wh... ...Read More
01/19/2024

Hello all,
I come to you today seeking your assistance in solving the case of Kelly, who has been... ...Read More
10/10/2023

If anyone has any information on the current whereabouts of Kelly, please contact law enforcement im... ...Read More
05/20/2023

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