Body of Man Found Dead Near Mouth of Smith River Yesterday

Del Norte County Sheriff's Death InvestigationYesterday morning, a body of what is believed to be a Native American male was found on a beach near the mouth of the Smith River, according to a post on the Tolowas of the Smith River Rancheria’s Facebook page.  “He was native with shoulder length dark hair,” the post states.

Commander Bill Stephens of the Del Norte County Sheriff’s Office spoke to us on his day off. He said there is an ongoing investigation and not much is known yet. “[The deceased] is an adult male,” Stephens said. “We haven’t determined natural death versus foul play at this time. We’ve got a criminal investigation going with all that entails until we learn more.”

Please remember that information gathered from initial reports is subject to revision as more facts become available.

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So_hum_n8tive
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So_hum_n8tive
5 years ago

Did Gazoo take a final hike?

Jennifer
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Jennifer
5 years ago
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Who

So_hum_n8tive
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So_hum_n8tive
5 years ago
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No one special… Just the largest troll in the history of “internet news” sites.

Y Knot?
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Y Knot?
5 years ago
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Who, Heraldo and Black Flag?

LostCoastEMP
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LostCoastEMP
5 years ago
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Honey dew bridge chump is the king of trolls. The lord of lords when it comes to this website…. no one can touch the CHUMPS troll ness. Bring on the offshore navel nuclear batteries to avenge the Toyota driving,bandanna wearing pit bull , dope growing scumbags! All hail the bridge chump. O…. and PS. May there be Godspeed on this persons soul. RIP

Dan F
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Dan F
5 years ago

Gazoo was/is a frequent commenter here!!! Not so much lately but I seriously doubt it was him they found!!!

Dan F
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Dan F
5 years ago
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He was NOT a Troll, he was opionated Yes, but most def, NOT A TROLL!!!

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5 years ago
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Opionated is the best! Feels so relaxing!

shak
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shak
5 years ago

How awful! My condolences to his loved ones.

J Dubbs
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J Dubbs
5 years ago

Commander Bill says they haven’t determined if it was natural death or foul play. He didn’t speculate maybe accidental death or drowning or something?? Hmmm.