Just after 7:00pm Saturday evening, Darrell Love was found in the forested area to the east of Darlene Way, near La Pine. he was evaluated by La Pine Fire for cold exposure, then reunited with family.
Search crews had been looking for the 56 year year old La Pine man after his father reported him missing Saturday morning.
Previous news release:
Darrell Ray Love was last seen Friday afternoon as he was walking from his father’s trailer back to his own trailer on BLM land near Darlene Road and Forest Service Rd 2205, in La Pine..
Darrell is described as a white man, 6′ tall, about 180 lbs, short brownish-gray hair and beard, with blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a gray hoodie sweatshirt, blue jeans and gray tennis shoes.
“It is unknown whether Darrell walked away from his trailer later or if he was picked up by someone else,” according to a statement from the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office. “One of Darrell’s pitbull dogs has been missing for a few days and it’s possible Darrell left to look for it.” His father said it is unusual for Darrell to have been away from his trailer for this length of time. Darrell does not own a cell phone.
DCSO Patrol and Search and Rescue Deputies, as well as US Forest Service Law Enforcement Officers responded and searched the surrounding area (including Darrell’s trailer), but have not been able to locate him as of this time. Early morning snow showers covered any potential tracks left by Darrell. DCSO Deputies deployed their drone to search above surrounding roads and treed areas without success. Other transient camps in the surrounding area were canvassed, but no one has reported seeing Darrell. A DCSO K9 is enroute to assist with the search.
Anyone who has seen Darrell in the last 24 hours or knows of his whereabouts, is encouraged to contacted DCSO through the non-emergency dispatch line: 541-693-6911.
