From the desk of SHERIFF JOHN WARD CURRY COUNTY, OREGON 94235 MOORE STREET, SUITE 311 29808 Colvin Street (Physical) GOLD BEACH, OR 97444 (541) 247-3221 - FAX: 541-247-6893 [email protected] 10-20-2025 Press Release regarding Unattended Deaths of Two Adults On 10-19-2025 at about 4:51pm, Sheriff’s Dispatch received a call from Jot’s Resort Manager, of an unattended death in one of the Condos. Sheriff Ward was called and responded to Jot’s Resort, where he contacted the caller. The caller stated that while walking his dog, he saw on one of the balcony’s, a male subject that appeared to be deceased. The manager stated he went inside the room and from the doorway was not able to get a response from the person. Sheriff Ward entered the condo and, on the back deck, found thirty-five-year-old Daniel Faris, deceased. Also on the deck, Sheriff Ward discovered twenty-eight-year-old Taylor Young, deceased. It was reported that both Faris and Young had lived together in their Condo for just under two years. Lt. John Ensley and Sergeant Zane Van Zelf were called to respond as well from their residences. A cursory search of Faris and Young’s residence revealed that both Faris and Young may have died of ingesting an unknown substance. There was no sign of foul play, no obvious injuries to either person. The Curry County District Attorney was notified and after being briefed on the situation, authorized the release of both Faris and Young to Redwood Memorial Services in Brookings. Next of Kin for both Faris and Young were notified. The Curry County Sheriff’s Office is continuing the investigation.