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KaBOOM! Play Days

(SALEM, Ore.) - With children between the ages of eight and 18 spending on average 7.5 hours a day in front of the television or computer, kids need a strong dose of good, old-fashioned, outdoor fun. To ensure that kids across the country get active and playful, national non-profit KaBOOM! is gearing up for the second annual KaBOOM! Play Days presented by Mott`s.

Unidentified Male Body Found in Surf at Yachats

"There was no identification found on the body which appeared to have been in the water for several days" -OSP Sergeant Justin McGladrey

(YACHATS, ore.) - Police on the Oregon coast say the body of an unidentified adult male was found in the surf lane Thursday morning north of Yachats.

Oregon State Police are investigating the discovery of the human remains, with the assistance of the Lincoln County Medical Examiner.

Body Found in Surf Identified as Missing Yachats Man

Police have identified the victim found in the surf near Yachats State Park

(NEWPORT, Ore.) - Oregon State Police and Lincoln County Medical Examiner have positively identify a body found Thursday morning in the surf on the south end of Yachats State Park.

There is no indication of foul play and the medical examiner will determine the cause of death of 40-year old Gary Raymond Wilson of Yachats.