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Woody Thomas

Missing
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On January 15, 2017, three-year-old Woody Thomas was tragically swept out to sea by a sneaker wave while walking on Boice-Cope State Beach in Port Orford, Oregon, with his parents. Woody, his father Jayson Thomas, and mother Charity Woodrum were enjoying a sunny day at the beach when the unexpected wave struck. Both Woody and Jayson were carried out into the ocean, while Charity, who was just an arm's length away, survived. Despite extensive search efforts by the Coast Guard and local authoritie ...Read More
Last Seen: Jan 15, 2017
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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP75134
    • Victim Details

    Oct 29, 2020

    Nov 03, 2023

    Woody

    Thomas

    10

    3

    36 inches

    35 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Male

    Jan 15, 2017

    Port Orford

    Oregon

    Curry County

    No

    340

    93931

    Oregon State Police

    Salem

    Oregon

    Marion County

    97317

    3565 Trelstad Avenue Southeast, Oregon

    5033783720

    State

    Law Enforcement

    https://www.oregon.gov/osp/pages/index.aspx

    17-017033

    Oregon State Police

    8329

    Brown

    Brown

    Brown

    12/16/2025


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    Forum Posts (3)
    Hey everyone, I’ve been following the tragic case of Woody Thomas being swept out to sea back in 2... ...Read More
    10/15/2024
    I came across the documentary *Space, Hope, and Charity* recently, and it struck me how strong Chari... ...Read More
    07/06/2024
    Has anyone watched "Space, Hope, and Charity"? I just saw the documentary and it really resonated wi... ...Read More
    07/12/2023
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