Southern Humboldt Man Dies in Boating Accident Yesterday
On August 11, 2016 at about 1:35 p.m. the Sheriff’s Office received a call reporting a boat in distress with four subjects possibly in the water near the South Jetty.
The Sheriff’s Office, Cal-Fire, and the Coast Guard all responded to the scene. Three subjects were rescued from the water suffering from minor injuries and hypothermia. One subject was recovered and pronounced deceased at the scene.
The deceased person has been positively identified as Gary Floyd Abena, age 66 from Garberville, California.
More on the story including an interview with a man who helped rescue the other three in the boat. One Dead After 19 foot Boat Capsizes and Sinks At South Jetty
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RIP my friend
So sad prayers for the family and friends
R.I.P. Gary
So sad, may you find peace.
SO sad…..RIP
Oh my God my blood just ran cold. So sorry Nancy. All my love and prayers for you
I’m so sorry to hear this. Nancy my thoughts & prayers are with you. I thought a lot of Gary. Almost always remember him with a smile on his face.
RIP. you go bro..Interesting story of Gary abena here http://www.northcoastjournal.com/112405/cover1124.html
Why are you anonymous? Are you posting this to shame? Or brag?
All my prayers Nancy.
My heart hurts so bad for our family , many thoughts n love ur way…
Such tragic news. My condolences to his loved ones. R.I.P. Mr. Abena.
May God give the family the peace and hope they need to get through this terrible time.
So sad, so many memories. My prayers go out to you all.
Many good times together. Yon will be remembered.