Sanford Sandy Rice, 75, from Blachly, Oregon, was reported missing after a day hike at Marion Lake off Highway 22 on June 23, 2016. His vehicle was found at the Marion Lake Trailhead with entry receipts confirming a short, one-day plan. Several hikers saw Rice near the lake that day; he was described as a white male with gray hair, blue eyes, a beard, about 5 feet 6 inches to 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighing 150 to 160 pounds, wearing a white t-shirt and shorts and carrying a cinch bag.

Linn County deputies were notified June 24 and launched an immediate search. A Hasty Team worked overnight, and the next day searches expanded to include six members of the Linn County Mounted Posse, 12 members of Linn County Search and Rescue, Oregon Civil Air Patrol aerial reconnaissance, Eugene Mountain Rescue, Corvallis Mountain Rescue and K9 units. The multi-day effort used significant resources but turned up no significant signs of Rice.

Authorities noted Rice was an experienced hiker but not equipped to stay more than a day in the backcountry. After several days the search was scaled back and no substantial clues have emerged. If anyone was hiking Marion Lake on June 23, 2016, and saw Sanford Rice or anything unusual, please share what was observed.