PORTLAND — The parents of a missing University of Portland freshman said on Monday that they believe a body found near the St. Johns Bridge belongs to their son, Owen Klinger.
Dustin and Mary Klinger issued a written statement Monday afternoon, saying Portland police had notified them that they found a body in Northwest Portland.
“Portland police have notified us that they have recovered a body that we believe is our son, Owen Klinger,” the statement said. “We deeply appreciate the extraordinary effort and support that thousands of people have provided over the past two weeks. We now ask for privacy as we move forward with our healing process.”
Police reported on Monday that they found a body Sunday afternoon in the water off Northwest St. Helens Road, and the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office river patrol recovered the body. Police have not yet confirmed that the body belongs to Klinger.