Missing man found dead

Published 12:59 am Wednesday, March 18, 2015

A missing Klamath County man was found dead south of state Highway 140 near Lofton Reservoir in rural Lake County Sunday.

Spencer Kling Giesea, 44, was last seen Feb. 13 in the area where his burned motorhome was located on Forest Service Road 3660 about 30 miles west of Lakeview. At the time, Giesea was traveling with his two yellow labradors and Oregon State Police asked for the public’s assistance in locating him and the dogs. One of the dogs, Bella, was found; the other, Angel, remained missing until Sunday when a couple spotted her as they passed an area 2.4 miles south of the location where it’s believed Giesea left his motorhome.

When the couple returned a few hours later, they again saw Angel. After stopping to investigate, the couple discovered Giesea’s body. At about 12:30 p.m., OSP responded to the scene.

Though the investigation is still ongoing, investigators do not believe the death is suspicious. Further review by the medical examiner’s office is pending.

Lt. Josh Brooks confirmed that friends and family were involved in the search for Giesea.

Bella was returned to Giesea’s family, according to OSP Detective Sgt. Robert Fenner. He also said Angel was taken by Lake County Search and Rescue to Lakeview Animal Hospital until the dog can be picked up by Giesea’s family.

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