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Jan 10, 2012
Jan 05, 2024
Ian
Foster
34
15
48 inches
100 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
On a summer afternoon in June of 2005, 15-year-old Ian Foster was enjoying a day at the Oregon coast with two friends. On June 28, the group was playing in the ocean north of the North Jetty, near the Driftwood Shores Resort in Florence, when the outing took a tragic turn. Ian, a student athlete involved in football, wrestling, and baseball, reportedly suffered a leg cramp while in the water and was quickly swept out to sea by the powerful Pacific currents. His friends were unable to reach him and a 911 call was placed, sparking an immediate and extensive search effort. The response from the U.S. Coast Guard was swift, arriving on the scene within ten minutes of the emergency call. Search and rescue teams spotted Ian in the rough water on two separate occasions, but the turbulent conditions prevented them from reaching him. In both instances, he appeared to be unresponsive. Despite these sightings and a comprehensive search of the area, crews were ultimately unable to locate him again. The search was eventually called off, leaving behind a profound sense of loss and unanswered questions for his family and the community. In the years following his disappearance, the case of Ian Foster has remained open, a painful reminder of the ocean's unforgiving nature. Ian was an active and loved member of his community, known for his involvement in the Boy Scouts and his passion for camping. He left behind four siblings. The Lane County Sheriff's Office has maintained the investigation, but with no new leads, Ian is presumed to have drowned in the tragic accident. The official classification of his case is "Lost/Injured Missing," a testament to the heartbreaking uncertainty that has surrounded his fate since that day in 2005.
Jun 28, 2005
Florence
Oregon
Lane County
97439
No
11192
Lane County Sheriff's Office
Eugene
Oregon
Lane County
97401
Carl Wilkerson
Detective Sergeant
125 East 8th Avenue, Oregon
5416824150
County
Law Enforcement
05-5908
2005-06-28
Lane County Sheriff's Office
Brown
Hazel
Hazel
05/22/2026
