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Christopher Michael Kareck Missing Person Case

Last seen in Brookings, Oregon on Jan 03, 2018

Victim Details

Jan 28, 2026

Jan 28, 2026

Christopher

Michael Kareck

29

21

5'10 inches

140 lbs

White

Male

Jan 03, 2018

Brookings

Oregon

Brookings

Oregon State Police

541-247-6641

Yes

06/30/2026

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Christopher Michael Kareck, a 21-year-old man from Sparks, Nevada, was visiting the Oregon coast when a sudden and tragic event occurred. On the morning of January 3, 2018, at approximately 10:35 AM, Christopher was standing on some rocks near the Indian Sands Trail in Curry County, close to the city of Brookings. He was with a traveling companion when a powerful wave unexpectedly crashed over the rocks and swept him into the vast and turbulent Pacific Ocean. The beautiful and rugged coastline, ...
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