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- Written by: Elizabeth Larson
At 4:30 p.m. Sunday a kayaker on the Russian River called the Ukiah Police Department to report they had possibly observed a human body in the river.
The police department notified the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office of the incident as the location was in the county jurisdiction.
Sheriff's office personnel along with numerous fire agencies responded to the area of Morrison Creek and Old River Road and began searching the area for the possible body.
Fire personnel utilized an unmanned aerial vehicle to search the river area. At about 5:35 p.m. Sunday, fire personnel located a deceased subject in the river, authorities said.
The sheriff’s office said fire personnel trained in swift water rescue entered the fast-moving water and were able to safely remove the deceased from the waterway.
Sheriff's deputies were on scene and began a coroner's Investigation. The female adult decedent was in a state of advanced decomposition which made it impossible to identify the subject. It appeared the decedent had been in the water for some time, and no obvious signs of external trauma were observed.
The case is currently under investigation and anyone with information related to this investigation is requested to contact the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office at 707-463-4086.
Information can also be provided anonymously by calling the Sheriff's Office nonemergency tip line at 707-234-2100.
Additional information regarding this investigation and the identification of the decedent will be released when it becomes available.
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- Written by: California Department of Fish and Wildlife
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has confirmed that the mountain lion euthanized in a remote area near Georgetown on Saturday was the same animal involved in a fatal attack earlier in the day.
CDFW’s Wildlife Forensics Laboratory determined on Sunday that DNA samples collected from the scene match samples taken from the lion carcass.
The male mountain lion weighed approximately 90 pounds and appeared to be in healthy condition.
On March 23, CDFW wildlife officers responded to a reported mountain lion attack involving 18- and 21-year-old brothers.
The men had been antler shed hunting in a remote area near Georgetown in El Dorado County when they were attacked.
The younger brother sustained injuries but was able to call 911; the older brother was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency responders.
In the interest of public safety, CDFW authorized a professional trapper, who was able to locate and euthanize the mountain lion within a few hours of the incident.
“First and foremost, our hearts go out to the families and loved ones affected by this tragic incident. Our thoughts are with them during this difficult time,” said CDFW Director Charlton H. Bonham.
Mountain lion encounters are uncommon in California but do occasionally occur. Most of the state is suitable mountain lion habitat.
However, this is the first confirmed fatality from a mountain lion attack in California since 2004.
CDFW will remain in close coordination with the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office as standard pathology and other assessments of the lion are completed. Forensic scientists will continue analyzing necropsy results to determine whether there were underlying health conditions related to this particular animal.
Learn more: Mountain Lions in California.
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- Written by: Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office
These ongoing landslides have been progressing significantly since January and are now threatening to impact the main entry and exit route to multiple residences, ranches and recreational areas managed by the Bureau of Land Management.
This is a clear threat to the safety of Humboldt County residents and will require immediate protective actions to ensure safe routes of travel are retained, and access to hazard areas are limited; these impacts are exhausting and exceed available county resources.
The Humboldt County Department of Public Works and Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services are actively engaged in exploring options for alternative routes.
A local emergency proclamation is a prerequisite to request state or federal assistance for landslide related response and recovery efforts.
For updated information regarding Humboldt County’s emergency response, please go to www.humboldtsheriff.org/emergency and visit @HumCoOES on Facebook and Twitter. To sign up to receive text and email alerts of Humboldt County’s road conditions updates, visit www.humboldtgov.org/roads.
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- Written by: Caltrans
If motorists travel during the storm, Caltrans advises to pack extra supplies in the event of an emergency or if traffic is held for an extended period of time. Those supplies should include extra snacks, water, a blanket, and a flashlight.
In the Sacramento Valley, rain amounts are forecast between 0.5 and 1 inch. The highest amounts are anticipated near Redding and into the foothills. Motorists should be prepared for slick travel conditions and longer than normal commute times.
Updates to the forecast can be found on the National Weather Service website. Motorists are also encouraged to check Caltrans’ QuickMap before traveling for current road conditions and chain requirements or download the QuickMap app from the App Store or Google Play. Road information is also available on Caltrans’ website or by calling the California Highway Information Network automated phone service at 1-800-427-ROAD (7623).
Caltrans District 3 is responsible for maintaining and operating 4,385 lane miles in 11 Sacramento Valley and Northern Sierra counties.