** Missing Person Found Deceased ** On 01/05/2025, around 9:25 AM, North Coos Dispatch received a call from the Clausen Oysters farm off North Bay Road of a possible deceased person found in Haynes Inlet during the ebb current (outgoing tide). The deceased person was reportedly found to be on the southern beach area of Haynes Inlet, east of the bridge of Hwy-101 which is near the intersection of North Bay Rd, in North Bend. Coos County Sheriff’s Office Deputies quickly responded, meeting with the reporting party and discovered the safest access to the scene would require a boat. With the help of the Clausen Oysters staff, they provided the Deputies with transportation to the scene utilizing one of their boats. Upon completion of the body recovery, the Chief Deputy Medical Examiner was requested to respond. After further investigation, the decedent was identified as Joseph C. Neill. Mr. Neill had been missing since December 15th, 2024, when his personal items had been located on the railroad bridge which spans the Coos Bay at Jordan Point, approximately 1.5 miles west of where Mr. Neill was located. North Bend Police Department was updated on today's findings and Mr. Neill’s family has been notified. CCSO would like to thank the staff of Clausen Oysters for their assistance. The staff at Coos County Sheriff’s Office extends our deepest sympathies to the family and loved ones of Mr. Neill during this difficult time.