Unidentified Person: "Okanogan River John Doe" found in Malott, WA (June 8, 2026) – Seeking help identifying this distinctive tattoo
On June 8, 2026, the Okanogan County Sheriff's Office recovered the body of an unidentified male from the Okanogan River near Malott, Washington.
Investigators have been unable to identify him due to the condition of the body and a lack of ID.
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They have released a photo of a highly distinctive tattoo on his left shoulder in hopes that someone recognizes the artwork or the person it belongs to.
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Physical Description:
Sex/Race: White Male
Height/Weight: Approx. 6'0", 200 lbs
Features: Had facial hair
Location Found: Okanogan River near Malott, WA (Okanogan County)
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If you recognize this tattoo, know an artist who works in this specific style, or have any information regarding a missing person matching this description, please contact investigators immediately.
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Investigating Agency: Okanogan County Sheriff's Office
Phone: 509-422-7232
Agency Case #: 526-03397
Official News Source: https://kpq.com/okanogan-river-john-doe-tattoo/