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Meghan Elizabeth Owens, a 17-year-old from Marysville, Washington, was last seen on February 1, 2016, during a sightseeing trip in Tillamook, Oregon. She was hiking with friends at Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area when she accidentally fell from a cliff into the area known as "The Punch Bowl" around 3:00 p.m. The ocean had dangerous eight- to ten-foot swells at the time, and Meghan was quickly swept out of sight.
An extensive 19-hour search, covering 72 square miles of ocean, was conduct ...Read More
Last Seen: Feb 01, 2016
An extensive 19-hour search, covering 72 square miles of ocean, was conduct ...Read More
Last Seen: Feb 01, 2016
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Feb 23, 2016
Jan 12, 2024
Meghan
Owens
25
17
63 inches
135 lbs
White / Caucasian
Female
Feb 01, 2016
Tillamook
Oregon
Tillamook County
No
225
18038
Oregon State Police - Tillamook Worksite
Tillamook
Oregon
Tillamook County
97141
Clint Galusha
Trooper
5995 Long Prairie Road, Oregon
5038422899
State
Law Enforcement
SP16031859
Oregon State Police - Tillamook Worksite
Brown
Brown
Brown
11/27/2025
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Forum Posts (2)
I've been thinking a lot about the safety measures at places like Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area af... ...Read More
11/26/2024
11/26/2024
I’ve been thinking about how the ocean conditions on the day Meghan disappeared could have affecte... ...Read More
09/29/2024
09/29/2024
