Gladstone man missing since November found dead
by KATU Staff
Photo of Kyle Kirchem from Gladstone Police, courtesy family members.
The remains of a 31-year-old Gladstone man were found Sunday in the Mount Hood National Forest months after he was reported missing.
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Kyle Kirchem’s family reported him missing Nov. 22. They told Gladstone police he was in a mental health crisis and had left home without his cellphone.
His vehicle was found off Highway 224 the next day.
Sheriff’s deputies searched for Kirchem but did not find him.
On Sunday, members of Kirchem’s family found a piece of his clothing near Rainbow Campground and called the sheriff’s office.
Search and rescue members responded to help. Kirchem’s family continued to search for him and found his remains in a nearby creek, the sheriff’s office said.
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The Clackamas County medical examiner was called to the scene.
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