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Michael Vos Missing Person Case

Last seen in North Bend, Oregon on Oct 10, 2019

Victim Details

Feb 20, 2020

Nov 3, 2023

Michael

Vos

71

64

71 inches

150 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Oct 10, 2019

North Bend

Oregon

Coos County

97459

No

74690

Coos County Sheriff's Office

Coquille

Oregon

Coos County

97423

Jason Patterson

Captain

250 North Baxter Street, Oregon

5413967800

County

Law Enforcement

S1928834

Oct 29, 2019

Coos County Sheriff's Office

7931

Gray or Partially Gray

Blue

Blue

No

Oct 11, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP65558) and 9 other sources
In the autumn of 2019, 64-year-old Michael Dean Vos, a man known for his self-sufficiency and deep familiarity with the wilderness, vanished from the North Bend, Oregon area. He was last seen by friends on October 10, 2019. Standing at 5'11' and weighing around 150 pounds, Vos had a history of living in various states but had strong connections to Coos County and was particularly familiar with the South Powers and Elk River regions. His family noted that he was skilled in primitive survival and had expressed a desire to live off the land. Concerns for his well-being grew, and on October 16, 2019, relatives reported him overdue, prompting the Coos County Sheriff's Office to begin an investigation into his disappearance.

The search for Michael Vos took a significant turn on October 29, 2019, when his car was discovered abandoned in a remote area of the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, approximately 9.5 miles south of the small community of Powers. This discovery intensified the search efforts, but there was no sign of Vos near his vehicle. Investigators and search teams began to piece together a concerning timeline. It was believed that due to his mental state, which may have included the onset of dementia, he may not have wanted to be found. Further searching of the rugged terrain led to the discovery of some of his clothing northeast of where his car was located, suggesting he had removed them after parking and walked into the forest.

The Coos County Sheriff's Office, along with volunteers from Coos County Search and Rescue, conducted extensive searches in the vast wilderness where his car was found. The search was expanded with the assistance of CORSAR, a consortium of search and rescue teams from Southern Oregon and Northern California. Despite the intensive grid searches and the efforts of multiple agencies, active search operations were eventually curtailed on November 2, 2019. Authorities transitioned to wider-ranging patrols and have asked the public, especially those who travel in the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, to remain vigilant for any signs of Mr. Vos. His case remains an active missing person investigation, a deeply concerning situation for a man described as a skilled survivalist who seemingly vanished into the wilderness he knew so well.
Last Seen: Oct 10, 2019

Links to Additional Sources (9)

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  • Michael Dean Voss — Locations Unknown
  • Michael Dean Vos - The Charley Project
  • For The Missing: Pacific Northwest | Facebook - Facebook
  • Michael Vos, 64 Coos Bay,... - Missing Persons Cases Network
  • Authorities continue search for missing Coos Bay man | Local News
  • Sheriff: Clues found regarding Coos Bay man missing since October ...
  • Coos Co. Missing Person Follow-Up, Nov. 7 - Community Plus
  • Coos County Sheriff's Office request help locating missing Coos Bay ...
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP65558

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    77%Possible
    John Doe — Newport, Oregon - unidentified case UP125974
    John Doe — Newport, Oregon
    UP125974 • Found Apr 18, 2024
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 60–75 vs 64 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 79%85 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'11" vs 5'11"

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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    Forum Posts (3)

    Has anyone else been following Michael Dean Vos’s case? The part that really stands out to me is how... ...Read More
    05/13/2024
    Has anyone else looked into the weather conditions around the time Michael Vos went missing? I read... ...Read More
    07/07/2023
    Has anyone else looked into the map of where Michael's car was found? I'm curious if there are any... ...Read More
    06/07/2023

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