Medical emergency suspected in Prineville creek death

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Prineville police say a man found dead in Ochoco Creek on Saturday morning likely died after a medical emergency.

According to the Prineville Police Department, officers responded around 9:56 a.m. Saturday to a report of a man in the creek near NW Deer Street.

When officers arrived, they said they found the man in the water and confirmed he was deceased.

Police said investigators found no evidence of foul play and believe the death was the result of a medical emergency.

The man’s identity is being withheld out of respect for his family.

The bike path along Ochoco Creek between NW Deer Street and North Main Street, which was closed during the police activity, has since reopened to the public.

The Prineville Police Department thanked the Crook County Sheriff’s Office and the Crook County District Attorney’s Office for assisting with the investigation.

Anyone with information relevant to the incident is asked to contact Prineville police at 541-447-4168.