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, a 45-year-old Shawn Nomura, fell into the Klamath River and was swept downstream from Blue Creek. In response to the Search and Rescue, multiple agencies deployed personnel, boating, and air resources, including 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 will be coordinating a search through the weekend.
Shawn Nomura was last seen wearing no shirt, gray shorts, and red shoes. He is described as a Native American male, 5-08, 155lbs., Black Hair, Brown Eyes. 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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Shawn Nomura