Christopher Michael Kareck Missing from Brookings, Oregon age 21

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Christopher Michael Kareck, a 21-year-old from Sparks, Nevada, was reported missing on January 3, 2018, in Brookings, Oregon. He was visiting friends in the area at the time of his disappearance. On the morning of January 3rd, at approximately 9:30 a.m., Kareck and a friend were standing on a rock on the beach near the Indian Sands Trail. A large wave, described as a "sneaker wave," unexpectedly broke over them. While his friend managed to stay on the rock, Kareck was swept out into the Pacific ...Read More
Last Seen: Jan 03, 2018

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Christopher Michael Kareck

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Created

Jan 28, 2026

Case Added

Jan 28, 2026

Firstname

Christopher

Lastname

Michael Kareck

Current Age

21

Age At Disappearance

21

Height

5'10 inches

Weight

140 lbs

Ethnicity

White

Gender

Male

Notes

Kareck was last seen in Brookings, Oregon at 9:30 a.m. on January 3, 2018. He is from Sparks, Nevada and was visiting friends in Oregon at the time of his disappearance. He and a friend were standing on a rock on the beach near Indian Sands Trail when a large wave broke over them. Kareck's friend stayed on the rock, but Kareck was swept out to sea. He disappeared in the water and an extensive search turned up no sign of him or his body. He is believed to have drowned.

Last Seen

Jan 03, 2018

City

Brookings

State

Oregon

Zip Code

Brookings

Vehicles

3

Agency Name

Oregon State Police

Agency Phone

541-247-6641

Last Updated

01/28/2026

Christopher Michael Kareck
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