[UPDATE 2:48 p.m.] Water Rescue by the Van Duzen Bridge; Boat Overturned
Dispatchers are calling for Eel River Technical Rescue and Rio Dell Fire to respond to 200 yards east of Hwy 101’s Van Duzen Bridge. A water rescue is needed as a boat has overturned.
Coast Guard is also being notified.
UPDATE 2:41 p.m.: So far the searchers have been unable to locate any occupants.
UPDATE 2:44 p.m.: The Coast Guard helicopter just headed north past the Salmon Creek area to the scene.
UPDATE 2:48 p.m.: Good news! The incident commander just stated, “Be advised I am with the party that overturned their boat. They are secure and their boat is secure.”
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Wait, what? First of all, thriver is closed to fishing, so not sure what they were up to. Second, why would the helicopter go to Salmon Creek?
The Coast Guard didn’t go to Salmon Creek. They were south and headed to the Van Duzen when called. I saw them pass over on their way to the accident.
Closed to fishing not boating. I have taken my drifter on plenty of pleasure cruises and scouting ventures not fishing. What’s up with second boat sunk in a few days? The rivers are at the perfect height to navigate right now.
1 day after it closes? On the Van Duzen? The way it was this year, it wasn’t much of a pleasure cruise. But I hear ya.