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Deward R. Killion, 85, disappeared from Target Meadows Campground a couple of miles north of Highway 204 in Umatilla, Oregon, on August 15, 2007. Camping with his wife and friends, Killion told his wife at about 2:30 p.m. he was going to pick huckleberries and was expected back by early evening. When he had not returned by about 5:30 p.m., his wife alerted authorities.

Search and rescue teams and tracker dogs conducted an extensive search of the rugged terrain. Killion, described as an experienced outdoorsman in good physical condition for his age, was last seen wearing a long-sleeved blue Dickey’s shirt, dark blue pants, hiking boots and a white straw cowboy hat. He was believed to be carrying a folding knife and a plastic container with a red lid. He required medication for diabetes, which heightened concerns during the initial search.

No scent trail or other clues were found, and the case is officially classified as Lost/Injured Missing. If anyone was in the Target Meadows area on August 15, 2007 or has information about Killion’s movements that afternoon, authorities would like to hear from you.