According to a press release from the Oregon State Police Tuesday afternoon September 26th, 2017, on Monday, September 25, 2017, at approximately 7:00 PM, the Oregon State Police responded to the Mill Beach area near Brookings Oregon for a male subject that had slipped and fell approximately 50 feet onto rocks and into the ocean while climbing on a large rock.
The male subject has been identified as 27-year-old Jeremy TILTON, of Leadville, Colorado. TILTON was with several friends and they are cooperating with the investigation.
Brookings Fire Department also responded to the scene and recovered the subject. They attempted life-saving efforts but were unsuccessful. The US Coast Guard responded to the scene in a helicopter and assisted with the recovery. There is no indication of any foul play.
The Oregon State Police was assisted by Brookings Police Department, Brookings Fire Department, Curry County Sheriff’s Department and the US Coast Guard.
