The mysterious disappearance of 22-year-old Devon Dobek has triggered an urgent multi-agency search operation across Oregon, after the British national sent his mother a deeply concerning text message that raised immediate alarm bells.
The Chilling Final Communication
Devon, originally from Devon, England, was last seen in the early hours of Tuesday morning in Bend, Oregon. The situation turned critical when his mother in the UK received a text message from her son that contained deeply worrying content, though authorities have not disclosed the exact wording.
"The nature of the message was such that it caused immediate and significant concern for Devon's welfare," stated Lieutenant James Corcoran of the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office.
International Search Operation Underway
Local authorities have launched an extensive ground and air search operation across central Oregon's challenging terrain. Search teams are concentrating their efforts in the Deschutes National Forest area, known for its vast wilderness and potentially hazardous conditions for unprepared visitors.
Search efforts include:
- Multiple ground search teams with trained search and rescue dogs
- Aerial surveillance of remote areas
- Coordination with local law enforcement agencies
- Review of local CCTV footage and business security cameras
Family's Desperate Appeal
Devon's family has travelled from England to Oregon to assist in the search efforts. They describe the 22-year-old as an adventurous spirit who was enjoying an extended visit to the United States, but emphasize this behaviour is completely out of character.
"We're desperately worried and just want to know he's safe," a family spokesperson told reporters. "Devon is a responsible young man who always stays in touch with family, which makes this situation even more concerning."
How You Can Help
Authorities are urging anyone who may have seen Devon or has information about his whereabouts to come forward immediately. He is described as approximately 6 feet tall with brown hair and brown eyes, though his specific clothing when last seen remains unknown.
The Deschutes County Sheriff's Office has established a dedicated tip line and is coordinating with both local agencies and international authorities to solve this troubling mystery that spans continents.
