Missing McKinleyville Man Located Deceased
Law enforcement during the search. [Image from HCSO]
On July 8, 2026, members of the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office, Search and Rescue Team, CARDA K9 teams, and assisting personnel from partner agencies initiated search and rescue efforts in the Terra Vista neighborhood in McKinleyville for missing at-risk 77-year-old James Jaworski, who was last seen in the area.On July 9, 2026, at approximately 9:49 a.m., search teams located James Jaworski deceased within the designated search area. The Humboldt County Coroner’s Office responded to the scene, and Mr. Jaworski’s next of kin has been notified.The cause and manner of death are currently under investigation. An autopsy is pending.The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office extends its sincere appreciation to the members of the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue , the CARDA K9 teams, and the assisting personnel from partner agencies outside Humboldt County who dedicated their time and resources to this search mission.The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office offers its heartfelt condolences to the Jaworski family and loved ones during this difficult time.
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I’m so sad. Dr Jaworski helped me greatly with my back pain. Prayers for his family.
I am so sorry. My condolences to his friends and family.
Sad news, indeed.
Very sad news. I was truly hoping that they would locate Mr. Jaworski and he would be fine. My condolences to his family and friends. Thank you also to the Humboldt County Search and Rescue team.
Well, this isn’t going to go over well. Somebody has some splaining to do! Condolences to the family.
Sad news. Prayers to his family. Thank you to the agencies that helped find him.
IMHO:
Reminds me of last falls death of a retired Fire Captain (in Covelo).
>”https://kymkemp.com/2025/10/13/pedestrian-killed-in-sr-162-hit-and-run-driver-interviewed-by-chp/”
Released by a Sacramento hospital (name not published ?) to a transit company (name not published ?), drivers (name not published ?) and somehow ended up walking on a rural road a mile from his house…with no shoulders.
Eh ?