John Kevin Early, 65, was last seen April 30, 2023, in a rural part of Jackson County just outside Ashland, Oregon. He reportedly was searching for morel mushrooms near the intersection of Moon Prairie Road and Jenny Creek Road at about 2:30 p.m., wearing blue jeans, a gray sweatshirt, and brown boots.

John is a white male with red or auburn hair and blue eyes, 6 feet 2 inches tall and about 200 pounds. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office opened an investigation and search and rescue teams were deployed to the rugged area off Highway 66. Family members noted he had a history of wandering in rural parts of the county and had gone missing previously, which added to concerns when he did not return.

Extensive searches around Jenny Creek and Moon Prairie Road found no immediate signs of him. If anyone was in that area on April 30 or has information about John’s movements that afternoon, please come forward to assist the ongoing inquiry.