OR MICHAEL BRYSON: Missing from Hobo Camp, Lane Co, OR - 5 Aug 2020 - Age 27

DORENA, Ore. -- Search efforts have grown to find 27-year-old Michael Bryson who went missing early Wednesday morning.

Bryson was camping at the Hobo Camp Campground with friends last week when he wandered away from the site Wednesday morning and that was the last time he was seen.


The search is not isolated to just the campground and surrounding areas. Friends have deployed into cities all over western Oregon looking for any leads that could point them to where he might be.

His family said the longest they've ever gone without hearing from him is two days.

"It's very rare that five days in he would not have reached out to mom, dad, or sister," his uncle said.

The effort to find Bryson has grown beyond just those who knew him.

A facebook group with more than 2,000 members is dedicated to finding the young man.

The man's dad said Bryson doesn't know a stranger. He said his son was kind and friendly to everyone he met. He said he hopes that's the energy that brings him home.

A $10,000 reward is available for any information leading to his discovery, all which was donated to fuel efforts to find him.

Search efforts ramp up for missing Eugene man

The search for Michael Bryson has grown to a 2,000-member Facebook group and a $10,000 reward for information that helps find him.

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MICHAEL BRYSON has been missing from HOBO CAMP in LANE COUNTY OREGON since 8/5/20! 27 years old & 6'2" tall. CALL IN THAT TIP, NO MATTER HOW SMALL!

For more information on active searches and updates , go to the Let's Find Michael Bryson on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1180812175619844/

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MEDIA - MICHAEL BRYSON: Missing from Hobo Camp, Lane Co, OR since 5 Aug 2020 - Age 27

 

[Regina]

My impression is that he disappeared from that creek area where his clothing items were found.

 

[Guess Who]

My impression is that he disappeared from that creek area where his clothing items were found.

I think that is very possible. Just not sure if due to nefarious reasons or misadventure.

 

[Regina]

I think that is very possible. Just not sure if due to nefarious reasons or misadventure.

I think misadventure's certainly a possibility.

 

[Guess Who]

I think misadventure's certainly a possibility.

Very much so.

 

[Cousin Dupree]

Very much so.

I'd agree, but nobody who was there is talking much. It seems that people are loathe to talk to the police. If it was misadventure, then I think a lot of people would be talking. Granted, teenagers and acid won't make people talk, but an anonymous tip would have come by now, I'd think.

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

If it was misadventure, then I think a lot of people would be talking. Granted, teenagers and acid won't make people talk, but an anonymous tip would have come by now, I'd think.

The fact that most/all of them were using drugs that night, including many psychedelics, means than most/all of them have no clue what happened that night. Particularly if someone wandered off into the dark of night.

 

[Regina]

I'd agree, but nobody who was there is talking much. It seems that people are loathe to talk to the police. If it was misadventure, then I think a lot of people would be talking. Granted, teenagers and acid won't make people talk, but an anonymous tip would have come by now, I'd think.

In my scenario considering misadventure, he was alone, so there wouldn't have been an eye-witness to whatever happened.

 

[GrandmaBear]

I'd agree, but nobody who was there is talking much. It seems that people are loathe to talk to the police. If it was misadventure, then I think a lot of people would be talking. Granted, teenagers and acid won't make people talk, but an anonymous tip would have come by now, I'd think.

I hate to agree with you but I do

Just listening to that video puts it in perspective yet again. What a bunch of messed up selfish young people.

I recall the clothing being found WELL after and in an area as stated in the video that had been searched repeatedly. Either he is alive and wandered through all that time later and left his clothing or someone planted it as stated in the video.

Not a straight story from anyone and kids that just kept on partying and cared less. I'm surprised the parents were even called about him missing but then I guess maybe not if it was known due to other reasons.

The video was a stark reminder of a few things. At the time this all happened, i did not work and I read almost all of the many pages of the site on him and remarks and comments. I said a bit about such on this site and I do think this was foul play.

I don't know how anyone thinks it was misadventure. No offense. Clothes don't show up on their own a long time later. Wearing shorts and rainbow crocs and unknown for SURE if a shirt at the time CLAIMED to be last seen.

And yeah, a ton of messed up "kids" on drugs, selfish ones, but not a one giving a straight answer basically. Not caring, many left and others moved and kept partying.

I have little doubt he's dead but not of misadventure imo.

In the meantime, I'm sure most all of the party goers party on and another thing, the idea the "parent" was any kind of chaperone was a joke. The twins also weren't twins.

Threw herself a birthday party as is stated in that video is probably far more accurate...

Who knows. What I do know is I wouldn't want to be his family. I do know none were straight with cops and none of it makes sense and I also think it will never be known who every attendee was. It's easy to assume misadventure and the usual lean and theme towards missing in the wilderness and just hasn't been found. That's the answer for so darned many. I think it's actually easier to assume they aren't there because of the fact they ARE NOT there and did not wander off alone and/or because in foul play the intent is they NOT be found and so yes harder to find, hidden or not there to begin with. That's a real reason too that they can't be found. Not of course that they can't search all and miss him but the clothing showing up where had been searched? That's a bit much to buy especially with the entire scenario and lack of cooperation.

Hoping to get cooperation is long past. They may as well start coming on strong and should have before now if they hadn't/haven't.

 

[GrandmaBear]

In my scenario considering misadventure, he was alone, so there wouldn't have been an eye-witness to whatever happened.

And then he came back to life and went back to leave his clothing?

 

[Kimster]

I'd agree, but nobody who was there is talking much. It seems that people are loathe to talk to the police. If it was misadventure, then I think a lot of people would be talking. Granted, teenagers and acid won't make people talk, but an anonymous tip would have come by now, I'd think.

They’ve had a lot of tips, but they don’t match with each other. And none of them have led to finding Michael.

 

[Kimster]

The fact that most/all of them were using drugs that night, including many psychedelics, means than most/all of them have no clue what happened that night. Particularly if someone wandered off into the dark of night.

Exactly. And they were using more than one type of drug at a time. They were mixing.

 

[Cousin Dupree]

I hate to agree with you but I do

Just listening to that video puts it in perspective yet again. What a bunch of messed up selfish young people.

I recall the clothing being found WELL after and in an area as stated in the video that had been searched repeatedly. Either he is alive and wandered through all that time later and left his clothing or someone planted it as stated in the video.

Not a straight story from anyone and kids that just kept on partying and cared less. I'm surprised the parents were even called about him missing but then I guess maybe not if it was known due to other reasons.

The video was a stark reminder of a few things. At the time this all happened, i did not work and I read almost all of the many pages of the site on him and remarks and comments. I said a bit about such on this site and I do think this was foul play.

I don't know how anyone thinks it was misadventure. No offense. Clothes don't show up on their own a long time later. Wearing shorts and rainbow crocs and unknown for SURE if a shirt at the time CLAIMED to be last seen.

And yeah, a ton of messed up "kids" on drugs, selfish ones, but not a one giving a straight answer basically. Not caring, many left and others moved and kept partying.

I have little doubt he's dead but not of misadventure imo.

In the meantime, I'm sure most all of the party goers party on and another thing, the idea the "parent" was any kind of chaperone was a joke. The twins also weren't twins.

Threw herself a birthday party as is stated in that video is probably far more accurate...

Who knows. What I do know is I wouldn't want to be his family. I do know none were straight with cops and none of it makes sense and I also think it will never be known who every attendee was. It's easy to assume misadventure and the usual lean and theme towards missing in the wilderness and just hasn't been found. That's the answer for so darned many. I think it's actually easier to assume they aren't there because of the fact they ARE NOT there and did not wander off alone and/or because in foul play the intent is they NOT be found and so yes harder to find, hidden or not there to begin with. That's a real reason too that they can't be found. Not of course that they can't search all and miss him but the clothing showing up where had been searched? That's a bit much to buy especially with the entire scenario and lack of cooperation.

Hoping to get cooperation is long past. They may as well start coming on strong and should have before now if they hadn't/haven't.

You agree with me.

 

[Kimster]

And then he came back to life and went back to leave his clothing?

I’ll see if I can find out more about the clothing. I’ve put some feelers out there before and didn’t get much of a response. I was under the impression that it was found in a very remote area. And yes, they said they looked there before, but who knows? Who looked? Somebody who wanted to just say they look there when they really they didn’t?

Remember, the area they are in is densely wooded. You can walk right by something laying in the leaves and not see it until you walk by it again later from a different angle.

 

[Kimster]

Please know I’m not saying that something nefarious didn’t happen, either. I know people close to Michael’s family who strongly believe he was harmed by others, so I keep that in mind.

 

[Regina]

They’ve had a lot of tips, but they don’t match with each other. And none of them have led to finding Michael.

The info I'm relying on comes from those who said he left the bus at 4:00/4:30 am.

 

[Kimster]

The info I'm relying on comes from those who said he left the bus at 4:00/4:30 am.

I’ve stood on that information too, and no one has corrected me about it yet.

I haven’t really talked about Michael with people in a long time. I likely won’t be seeing anybody around during the winter because in the winter everybody stays inside around here.

 

[Regina]

I’ll see if I can find out more about the clothing. I’ve put some feelers out there before and didn’t get much of a response. I was under the impression that it was found in a very remote area. And yes, they said they looked there before, but who knows? Who looked? Somebody who wanted to just say they look there when they really they didn’t?

Remember, the area they are in is densely wooded. You can walk right by something laying in the leaves and not see it until you walk by it again later from a different angle.

Info I understand it is that it was several personal items that were found and although it was essentially the same location, two items were in one spot and others were in another.

 

[Guess Who]

I'd agree, but nobody who was there is talking much. It seems that people are loathe to talk to the police. If it was misadventure, then I think a lot of people would be talking. Granted, teenagers and acid won't make people talk, but an anonymous tip would have come by now, I'd think.

How could they talk about it if none of them witnessed it, whether it be nefarious or misadventure? Whatever happened to him very well could have happened without witnesses.

 

[Guess Who]

The fact that most/all of them were using drugs that night, including many psychedelics, means than most/all of them have no clue what happened that night. Particularly if someone wandered off into the dark of night.

Exactly! People don't seem to understand just how dark it is in those areas without light pollution. You can't see right in front of you if you wander out of the light. Which could also be what leads to misadventure in a lot of cases. You can't see what you are doing, let alone what others are doing, then add inebriation or whatever to the mix...

 

[GrandmaBear]

I’ll see if I can find out more about the clothing. I’ve put some feelers out there before and didn’t get much of a response. I was under the impression that it was found in a very remote area. And yes, they said they looked there before, but who knows? Who looked? Somebody who wanted to just say they look there when they really they didn’t?

Remember, the area they are in is densely wooded. You can walk right by something laying in the leaves and not see it until you walk by it again later from a different angle.

Wasn't the clothing though found some ways away, like miles, and somewhere that it would fit more with him having been in a vehicle, etc. and not just having wandered off and gotten lost or in trouble. On the way to town or some such? I migtht be wrong but I had the impression it was NOT near the camping site and of course it was after, long after, the attention and questions were not dying down.

I understand the densely wooded and i understand he could be dead out there somewhere and just hasn't been found.

Adult kids continuing to party and caring less sure didn't help. This whole thing is not just unfortunate but just such a stupid thing to do and lifestyle and mixing drugs etc., buses and more, just sooo ____________. I lack a word for that blank. Foolish? Immature? I need a better one. Risky? Uncaring? Idiocy?

But back to the clothing. It's like they found it and we heard and since not much more about it. I hate silence and it could mean nothing is being done but for some reason I feel there is still an investigation going on here.... I don't know why but I feel that way.

On its face the clothing find was HUGE after no sign anywhere for a long time and finally a sign and a confirmed one it was his right the way I recall?