Missing Woman Reported Near Reggae on the River Located Safe in Willits

A woman previously reported missing and last seen near the Reggae on the River festival has been safely located, Mendocino County Sheriff Matt Kendall confirmed in response to a request for information.

Concerns intensified over the weekend after reports surfaced that a woman had been reported missing out of Mendocino County and was last seen near the festival grounds, located near the Humboldt–Mendocino County line. Those concerns were heightened after a body was found in the South Fork of the Eel River on August 2, just 1.4 miles south of the event site. However, authorities quickly determined that the deceased individual was not the missing woman, and the two incidents were unrelated.

Sheriff Kendall stated Monday morning that although there was indication the missing woman had intended to attend the festival, it is unclear whether she ever entered the venue. According to Kendall, Mendocino County deputies located the missing woman’s vehicle in Willits during the early morning hours of Sunday, August 3. Deputies made contact with the woman at that time, and she confirmed that she was safe and did not require assistance.

She has since been removed from the missing persons list.

Earlier: 

• [UPDATE 5:47 p.m.: MCSO gives details] Body found near Reggae on the River
• Body Recovered from South Fork of the Eel River, Just South of County Line—Not Connected to Missing ROTR Attendee