Fourteen-year-old Edward Chester Nye disappeared from a church youth camping trip in the Sky Lakes area near the middle fork of the Rogue River, about twelve miles east of Prospect, Oregon. On June 22, 1978, he told his brother he was going to fish downstream and was last seen wearing a yellow shirt, brown jeans, and tennis shoes. He never returned.

Dozens of volunteers searched the rugged terrain; tracking dogs, divers and heat-seeking helicopters were used but turned up no evidence. The official search was called off three days after he vanished, though ground searches continued. Investigators have said they believe Edward likely became lost in the wilderness and do not strongly suspect foul play. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office has kept the case open and age-progressed images have been circulated.

If anyone remembers Edward from the 1978 trip, saw someone matching his description in the area that day, or has information about a possible route he might have taken, please share what you know.