On July 10, 2025, at approximately 5:52 p.m., the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) and Yurok Tribal Police responded to a report of a possible drowning in the Klamath River near Blue Creek.
The individual involved is identified as Shawn Nomura, aged 45. He fell into the Klamath River and was carried downstream from Blue Creek. In response to this incident, multiple agencies deployed personnel along with boating and air resources. These included HCSO Deputies/Search and Rescue personnel, Yurok Tribal Police, Hoopa Tribal Police, California Highway Patrol, the US Coast Guard, and Cal Fire. The Sheriff’s Office plans to coordinate a search throughout the weekend.
Shawn Nomura was last seen wearing no shirt, gray shorts, and red shoes. He is described as a Native American male with black hair and brown eyes. His height is 5 feet 8 inches, and he weighs around 155 pounds. More information will be released as details unfold.
Anyone with information about this missing person’s case is encouraged to call the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office at (707) 445-7251 or the Sheriff’s Office Crime Tip line at (707) 268-2539.
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