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Police Identify 16-Year Old Boy Missing at Gleneden Beach

16-year old Ross Barfuss of Aloha was last seen going into the surf to rescue an 11-year old boy Saturday, at approximately 1:15 PM.

(GLENEDEN BEACH, Ore.) - Police in the Oregon coast say the 16-year old from Aloha who attempted to help rescue an 11-year old boy in the heavy surf Saturday afternoon at Gleneden Beach remains missing as of Sunday afternoon.

His next of kin have authorized the release of his personal information and some details of the recovery effort helped today assisted by members of the family's church.

Victim Dies in High Surf Incident at Gleneden Beach

The 16-year old male who reportedly attempted to help with the rescue effort and was reported missing by a family member has not been found.

(GLENEDEN BEACH, Ore.) - An 11-year old boy from the Westfir, located just west of Oakridge, is identified as one of two victims who died after he was pulled from the heavy surf Saturday afternoon at Gleneden Beach.

Around 1:15 PM, the group accompanying the 11-year old noticed he was having trouble in the surf.

16-Year-Old Missing, 11-Year Old Critical After Incident in Heavy Surf on Oregon Coast

The tragic, unfolding story is a reminder of how treacherous waves on the Oregon coast can be.

(GLENEDEN BEACH, Ore.) - Police on the Oregon Coast say a 16-year old boy is unaccounted for and an 11-year old boy is in critical condition after being overwhelmed by the surf this afternoon at Gleneden Beach, north of Depoe Bay.

Around 1:15 PM, the group accompanying the 11-year old noticed he was having trouble in the surf. He was later found alive, but then police learned that a teen from another group was missing. It is suspected he was lost while looking for the 11-year old.