CORVALLIS, Ore. - The Benton County Sheriff’s Office has identified the man found deceased in the Willamette River as 34-year-old Jonathan Avery Smith of Albany.

BCSO officials said that Smith was identified after investigators received tips from the public following the release of tattoo images. The family was notified promptly to prevent them from learning through the news. Deputies recovered Smith's body near river mile 122 by Hyak Park after a report from a river-goer. He had been in the water for several days.

The Benton County Sheriff’s Office expressed gratitude to the community for their assistance in identifying Smith.

Anyone with information regarding the circumstances of Smith's death is urged to email or call the Benton County Sheriff’s Office at 541-753-8477. Further

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