15-Year-Old Dies After Being Hit by Log
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office:
On Saturday, 03/25/2017, at approximately 12:20 in the afternoon, the Humboldt Bay Coast Guard was dispatched to the South Jetty at the mouth of the Eel River for emergency services. A 15 year old Loleta resident was fishing on the shore with family members when he was struck by a large floating log which was catapulted onto shore by a breaker wave. The victim was airlifted to St. Joseph’s hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The Coroner Division has ruled the manner of death an accident with no indication of suspicious circumstances. The victim has been identified as Alex Sherman Lopez.
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Another one gone way too soon tragic indeed!!! Blessings & positive energy to his family & loved ones!!!
So sad, R.I.P young fisherman.
I hope , when I pass away, I’m doing something I love.
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Thank you. Donated.
RIP Alex Lopez, my condolences to his friends and family and community.
So Sad, I’m sorry for the family and the pain they are in.
Condolences to the family.im so very sorry God Bless you all
Rest in peace.
Prayers and blessings to the family and friends. So terrible and so tragic. Rest In Peace and soar young man.
Only the good die young. R.I.P. young man.
So, so sorry. From one mama to another, time will heal where you will endure, but the hole in the heart is never gone. Take care of yourself. Sending love.
Man that sucks. Talk about being at the wrong place at the wrong time, I couldn’t imagine, poor family.
Sarah, I’m so sorry for your loss. Be strong.
Prayers for his family!💜
RIP young fellow were ever you are I hope it’s shangrala. Condolence to all affected from this tragedy