Police ID Satin Fever Star as woman found dead in ocean near God's Thumb in Lincoln City
Zach Urness
Police have identified the deceased woman found in an ocean cove north of Lincoln City as Satin Fever Star, also known as Kahrin Jean McDonald, 63, of Lincoln City.
Star’s body was recovered Sunday in the ocean just north of God’s Thumb, a prominent landmark and popular hiking destination that rises above the ocean.
She was last seen February 11.
The cause of death remains unclear during what police called an active investigation. Officials said “there is no known threat to the community and her death does not appear suspicious,” according to a news release.
Police did not return calls seeking details on the accident.
God’s Thumb has become a popular hiking destination in recent years, but has also been the site of a number of accidents. Four rescue operations have been required on the peak during the past year, often for people who slipped and fell down the peak’s steep cliffs.
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This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
Zach Urness has been an outdoors reporter, photographer and videographer in Oregon for 11 years. To support his work, subscribe to the Statesman Journal for $0.99 per month.
Urness is the author of “Best Hikes with Kids: Oregon” and “Hiking Southern Oregon.” He can be reached at zurness@StatesmanJournal.com or (503) 399-6801. Find him on Twitter at @ZachsORoutdoors.