Family and friends mourn the loss of the two victims found so far in a fatal tubing accident at Dillon Falls
Harley Coldiron
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Friends and family are remembering Lindsay Bashan and Amanda Loyd, whose bodies have been recovered from the Deschutes River, after part of their group of six went over Dillon Falls during a tubing float.
The body of a third victim is being searched for by dozens of staff and volunteers at the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office.
Lindsay was from Parkland, Florida, where her parents told the Sun-Sentinel, she was known as a bright, friendly, and thoughtful person. She was planning to start a new job in New York City next week.
Lindsey met Amanda in 2023 and traveled to a different country every month with a larger group of young professionals. A photo on Amanda’s Instagram shows them enjoying a trip to Cambodia.
Lindsay’s parents say they are glad she was able to enjoy the first day of her vacation here in Bend.
As for Amanda Loyd, her Instagram page reflects the type of person her family and friends say she was – adventurous and loving. The page is filled with images of her travels across the globe with their group.
According to her profile, the 40-year-old lived in more than 12 countries, and even won a reality television show called Love Connection.
Amanda Loyd just before she won Season 2 of Love Connection.
Photo of Amanda provided by family.
Her obituary from Baird Funeral Home says she’s from Rockwall, Texas, and was called “Manda Panda” by her friends.
Though raised in Texas, her true home was wherever adventure called.