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Two Weeks After Disappearance, Eugene Man Still Missing

Let's Find Michael Bryson Facebook page.

It’s been two weeks since a Eugene man disappeared from a campground outside Cottage Grove.

27-year-old Michael Bryson remains missing since he wandered away from friends around 4:30 am on Wednesday, August 5th.

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Area where Michael Bryson was last seen in the early morning hours of August 5, 2020. The site is east of Cottage Grove/Dorena.

Bryson is described as 6-ft. 2-in. tall, and weighing 180 lbs. He has short brown hair and hazel eyes.

When he disappeared from the Brice Creek Road area near Lund Park and Hobo Camp campgrounds, he was wearing a white t-shirt, tan shorts, and white crocs with multicolored splotches.  He may also be wearing a brown corduroy baseball cap.

Authorities say Bryson left behind his camping equipment and gear, and his phone was also powered off for several days after his disappearance. Search dogs have been used in trying to find him, but nothing has turned up yet as to his whereabouts.

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Photo of Michael Bryson.

There is a $10,000 award for information leading to Bryson.  A Facebook group has also been created to share information.

The Lane County Sheriff’s Office says anyone with information on Michael Bryson should contact them immediately. (Dial 541-682-4150 then press 1 and reference case # 20-5286)

Tonight (8/19) at 7:30pm, a vigil is being held at the Harrisburg Gazebo for Dyson.

Copyright 2020, KLCC.

Brian Bull is an assistant professor of journalism at the University of Oregon, and remains a contributor to the KLCC news department. He began working with KLCC in June 2016.   In his 27+ years as a public media journalist, he's worked at NPR, Twin Cities Public Television, South Dakota Public Broadcasting, Wisconsin Public Radio, and ideastream in Cleveland. His reporting has netted dozens of accolades, including four national Edward R. Murrow Awards (22 regional),  the Ohio Associated Press' Best Reporter Award, Best Radio Reporter from  the Native American Journalists Association, and the PRNDI/NEFE Award for Excellence in Consumer Finance Reporting.