South Sisters, Ore. – On Wednesday afternoon 9-1-1 Dispatch received a call from hikers on the South Sister trail, who had located a male hiker face down and unresponsive. The hikers immediately called 9-1-1 and began CPR. CPR efforts were not successful.
63-year-old Tom Shakespeare of Portland, was located approximately 4.5 miles in on the trail from Devil’s Lake Trail head, at an elevation of about 8,417 feet.
A trail maintenance technician arrived and agreed to remain with Mr. Shakespeare until Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office personnel arrived.
One DCSO Sergeant and two DCSO Deputies responded to investigate Mr. Shakespeare’s death, arriving at his location at 3:24pm. 15 DCSO SAR Volunteers also responded to assist in bringing Mr. Shakespeare down off of the mountain. Deputies and Volunteers arrived back at the Devil’s Lake Trail head with Mr. Shakespeare at about 9:30pm.
Numerous hikers were contacted on the trail and although Mr. Shakespeare’s death does not appear to be suspicious, this is an ongoing investigation and anyone who may have come in contact with him on the trail or witnessed his death is encouraged to contact the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Special Services Unit at 541-388-6501.
Mr. Shakespeare’s family has been notified.
