Lieutenant Harold Roy Berg, Oregon State Police, Oregon

Lieutenant Harold Roy Berg

Oregon State Police, Oregon

End of Watch Saturday, May 10, 1975

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Harold Roy Berg

Lieutenant Harold Berg drowned during a search and rescue operation.

He was off duty at a family picnic when he was notified that two Explorer Scouts from the Boy Scouts of America were missing at Cape Lookout State Park. While searching a cave near the water's edge at Lookout Point, he was washed out to sea. The boys were later found safe.

Lieutenant Berg had served with the Oregon State Police for 15 years. He was survived by his three teenage daughters and his teenage son.

The Oregon State Police established the Harold R. Berg Lifesaving Award in his memory.

Bio

Age 38
Tour 15 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Drowned

off duty, search and rescue

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I met your daughter a couple of days ago. She was very pleasant. I'm sure you are proud of your family, your children. Thank you for your example and your diligence in responding to the call of service. Rest easy LT.

Senior Trooper Scott Severson
OSP

August 3, 2025