Identity of Man Who Apparently Drowned While Surfing at Shelter Cove

Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office:

Humboldt County Sheriff badgeAt about 1215 hours on Sunday July 9th , a Humboldt County Deputy Coroner responded to Shelter Cove for the report of an apparent drowning victim. Fifty one year old Myers Flat resident Michael Allen Byerley (DOB 08/13/1965) had been surfing when he experienced medical difficulties while in the water. Fellow surfers pulled him out of the water and immediately took him to the Shelter Cove Volunteer Fire Department where unsuccessful life saving measures were taken. Byerley was pronounced deceased at 1215 hours. Byerley’s family has been notified of the tragedy, and the investigation continues to determine if there was a medical issue causing the drowning.

Earlier Chapter: Drowning at Shelter Cove

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Cowabunga
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Cowabunga
6 years ago

Sorry to hear of this tragedy. My condolences to the family.

shak
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shak
6 years ago

My deepest condolences to his loved ones. So tragic!

Piercy resident
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Piercy resident
6 years ago

Condolences to Wanda and Family.

MOGTX
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6 years ago

You would think a surfer drowning is unusual. they are usually powerful swimmers ,but RIP SURFER DUDE. ride the big one in heaven .condolence s to the family.

Bozo
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Bozo
6 years ago

>”You would think a surfer drowning is unusual. they are usually powerful swimmers”

Sounds like he had a ‘medical’ event when in the water.
(Seizure, Heart Attack… etc).

KaraMay
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KaraMay
6 years ago
Reply to  Bozo

I’m sure it was health related. He has been dealing with seizures for many years now 😢

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6 years ago

Prayers, at least he died doing what he loved!

Big louie
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Big louie
6 years ago

Rest in peace mike ride the big one my players for mikes friendsand family

Local
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Local
6 years ago

RIP ✊🏻

Disgusted
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Disgusted
6 years ago

God bless you Mike.. hug your dad an little brother jackie.. i love you Wanda..

cindy
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cindy
6 years ago

Loving thoughts & prayers to the family

Lynnett
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Lynnett
6 years ago

So sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. Love and light to Mike’s family.

Jan
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Jan
6 years ago

So sorry about Mike.. Kathy W. and Wanda. Losing another boy is beyond words.

KaraMay
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KaraMay
6 years ago

Surfing was one of his passions. So there’s that… Still Terribly sad. I’ve known Mike for 35+ years. My heart goes out to Wanda… Wow she’s dealt with incomprehensible pain. I Love you Wanda!!

Lurline Moore
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Lurline Moore
6 years ago

Thank you.