Partially decomposed body found in Clark County homeless camp
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Authorities are investigating the death of a person who was already “partially decomposed” when their remains were found in a Clark County homeless camp.
Deputies received an online tip from a nearby resident that the body was seen inside a tent in a wooded area near NE 179th Street and NE 10th Avenue on Monday.
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The next morning, a search and rescue team cut a path into the woods and disassembled the tent to find what was left of the remains. A medical examiner has yet to identify the body.
Human remains that were partially decomposed were discovered at a Clark County homeless camp, officials said. April 24, 2024 (courtesy Clark County Sheriff’s Office). Human remains that were partially decomposed were discovered at a Clark County homeless camp, officials said. April 24, 2024 (courtesy Clark County Sheriff’s Office).
“There were indications the remains had been there for an extended period of time, with initial estimates of between 6-12 months,” Clark County officials said.
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An investigation into the cause of the person’s death is ongoing.
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