Bend man missing at Bachelor

Deschutes County Search and Rescue crews scoured the snow on and near Mount Bachelor Sunday afternoon into Sunday evening, looking for a Bend man who went missing while skiing.

Ryan Melrose Deyoung, 21, was reported missing by the Mt. Bachelor Ski Patrol just before 1:30 p.m., said Deschutes County Sheriff’s Lt. Chad Davis. Members of the Ski Patrol had discovered tracks going past the ski area’s east catchline, tracks which they determined Deyoung likely made.

The search for Deyoung, who has autism, was still underway at 8 p.m., Davis said. Along with crews on the ground, an Air Link helicopter was looking for Deyoung from the air. Sheriff’s deputies were also checking to see if Deyoung ended up on the Cascade Lakes Highway and caught a ride into Bend.

Deyoung is described as 6 feet tall and 156 pounds, according to the Sheriff’s Office. He was last seen wearing a dark brown parka and tan ski pants.

Anyone with information regarding Deyoung’s whereabouts is asked to call 541-693-6911.

— Bulletin staff report