15-Year-Old Dies After Being Hit by Log

Sheriff badge Humboldt County
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office:

On Saturday, 03/25/2017, at approximately 12:20 in the afternoon, the Humboldt Bay Coast Guard was dispatched to the South Jetty at the mouth of the Eel River for emergency services. A 15 year old Loleta resident was fishing on the shore with family members when he was struck by a large floating log which was catapulted onto shore by a breaker wave. The victim was airlifted to St. Joseph’s hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The Coroner Division has ruled the manner of death an accident with no indication of suspicious circumstances. The victim has been identified as Alex Sherman Lopez.

Facebooktwitterpinterestmail

Join the discussion! For rules visit: https://kymkemp.com/commenting-rules

Comments system how-to: https://wpdiscuz.com/community/postid/10599/

Subscribe
Notify of
guest

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

15 Comments
Oldest
Newest Most Voted
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments
Dan Fuller
Guest
Dan Fuller
6 years ago

Another one gone way too soon tragic indeed!!! Blessings & positive energy to his family & loved ones!!!

River Rat
Guest
River Rat
6 years ago

So sad, R.I.P young fisherman.

I hope , when I pass away, I’m doing something I love.

RIP Alex
Guest
RIP Alex
6 years ago
hmm
Guest
hmm
6 years ago
Reply to  RIP Alex

Thank you. Donated.

Owl
Guest
Owl
6 years ago

RIP Alex Lopez, my condolences to his friends and family and community.

Renaissance1
Guest
Renaissance1
6 years ago

So Sad, I’m sorry for the family and the pain they are in.

G-MAS
Guest
G-MAS
6 years ago

Condolences to the family.im so very sorry God Bless you all

Sparklemahn
Guest
Sparklemahn
6 years ago

Rest in peace.

Could be anything
Guest
Could be anything
6 years ago

Prayers and blessings to the family and friends. So terrible and so tragic. Rest In Peace and soar young man.

Shak
Guest
Shak
6 years ago

Only the good die young. R.I.P. young man.

Gypsy Rose
Guest
Gypsy Rose
6 years ago

So, so sorry. From one mama to another, time will heal where you will endure, but the hole in the heart is never gone. Take care of yourself. Sending love.

THC
Guest
THC
6 years ago

Man that sucks. Talk about being at the wrong place at the wrong time, I couldn’t imagine, poor family.

Jeanne Sousa
Guest
Jeanne Sousa
6 years ago

Sarah, I’m so sorry for your loss. Be strong.

kimberly Beck
Guest
kimberly Beck
6 years ago

Prayers for his family!💜

MOGTX
Guest
6 years ago

RIP young fellow were ever you are I hope it’s shangrala. Condolence to all affected from this tragedy