Body Found Near Orick Yesterday

Orick from above

Behind the buildings and along the road, law enforcement can be seen investigating the discovery of Brett Fowler’s body. [Photo provided by Ashlee Boyer]

The body of a man was recovered yesterday near the town of Orick in northern Humboldt halfway down the levy close to Redwood Creek. A man on a bicycle noticed it about 2 p.m.

“There’s nothing that looks suspicious,” said Lt. Ken Swithenbank of the the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office. However, the cause is not yet known, he said. An autopsy will be done soon.

The man had a wallet on him so the identification process was sped along, Swithenbank said. The man is Brett J. Fowler born in 1971 with family in the McKinleyville area.

Swithenbank said that the man was unlikely to have been the body reported on January 8 that was never located on the south side of the bridge. “[This body] was out there a couple days at most,” Swithenbank said.

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fellow human
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fellow human
7 years ago

RIP Brett

TC
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TC
7 years ago

oh brett fowler, I caught him breaking into my garage once and had to chase him down the street with a bat,,,then the police pulled up and made him walk away. ugh.

Laurie
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Laurie
7 years ago
Reply to  TC

Seriously, could you not wait to put nails in the coffin..He has family…Don’t be an ass….Save it for God…

G-MAS
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G-MAS
7 years ago

Sad.condolances to the family.

Anonymous
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Anonymous
7 years ago

RIP Brett, we will miss you.

Chris L
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Chris L
7 years ago

Rip brett. We went to school together and ive talked to you a number of times over the yrs. May you rest with angels bud. Your life nolonger a struggle

Norcal sweetie
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Norcal sweetie
7 years ago

RIP Brett…..I hope you are dancing with the Angels Buddy!

Jennifer Joy McCrea
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Jennifer Joy McCrea
7 years ago

I was just in California. As i got past McKinleyville. I acually looked up on the hill to my right and thought of you. Such memories. U will be missed my friend. Sorry i didnt stop. Hugs for life. Jennifer Learmouth

Christina
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Christina
7 years ago

I also went to school with Brett. Have seen his struggles with mental health issues over the years. Always stopped when I saw him bought him food when I could. Spoke to him very recently he seemed like he was doing really well:(

BB
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BB
7 years ago

I hope and trust you are now somewhere good, my friend.

RIP

Karyn hierl
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Karyn hierl
7 years ago

Brett, I’m sorry your life was so hard. I was not brave enough to help you. I was afraid of losing myself in your pain. I love you and look forward to meeting in another time.

cecile nesslage
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cecile nesslage
7 years ago

Dear Brett,
All of your friends at the courthouse have you in their thoughts and prayers. You are in a better place now, just know there are lots of people who care about you.

S
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S
7 years ago

Tragic.
Used to be a hell of a surfer.
RIP, Brett.