DEVELOPING STORY: Body of missing Iowa woman discovered in Harney County

HARNEY COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) -- On May 3rd, search and rescue volunteers discovered the body of missing 29-year-old Kaylee Birt in Harney County, Oregon.

In a social media post, the Harney County Sheriff's Office said:

"We have confirmed that the remains discovered by volunteer searchers earlier today have been positively identified as belonging to Kaylee Birt, who had been missing since April 4, 2025. The family has been notified.

We would like to express our deep appreciation to the dedicated volunteers who worked tirelessly to find Kaylee.

Our thoughts are with her family and friends during this difficult time."

At this time, there is no information available surrounding the cause of death.

Her vehicle was discovered shortly after the time of her disappearance in early April.

The Harney County Sheriff’s Office said Birt was last seen leaving The Fields Station in Fields, Oregon around 8:30 a.m. on April 4th. Reports indicate she was on a trip from Klamath Falls headed to Iowa.