Identity of Man Who Apparently Drowned While Surfing at Shelter Cove
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office:
At about 1215 hours on Sunday July 9th , a Humboldt County Deputy Coroner responded to Shelter Cove for the report of an apparent drowning victim. Fifty one year old Myers Flat resident Michael Allen Byerley (DOB 08/13/1965) had been surfing when he experienced medical difficulties while in the water. Fellow surfers pulled him out of the water and immediately took him to the Shelter Cove Volunteer Fire Department where unsuccessful life saving measures were taken. Byerley was pronounced deceased at 1215 hours. Byerley’s family has been notified of the tragedy, and the investigation continues to determine if there was a medical issue causing the drowning.
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Sorry to hear of this tragedy. My condolences to the family.
My deepest condolences to his loved ones. So tragic!
Condolences to Wanda and Family.
You would think a surfer drowning is unusual. they are usually powerful swimmers ,but RIP SURFER DUDE. ride the big one in heaven .condolence s to the family.
>”You would think a surfer drowning is unusual. they are usually powerful swimmers”
Sounds like he had a ‘medical’ event when in the water.
(Seizure, Heart Attack… etc).
I’m sure it was health related. He has been dealing with seizures for many years now 😢
Prayers, at least he died doing what he loved!
Rest in peace mike ride the big one my players for mikes friendsand family
RIP ✊🏻
God bless you Mike.. hug your dad an little brother jackie.. i love you Wanda..
Loving thoughts & prayers to the family
So sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. Love and light to Mike’s family.
So sorry about Mike.. Kathy W. and Wanda. Losing another boy is beyond words.
Surfing was one of his passions. So there’s that… Still Terribly sad. I’ve known Mike for 35+ years. My heart goes out to Wanda… Wow she’s dealt with incomprehensible pain. I Love you Wanda!!
Thank you.