Possible person spotted in river near Rio Dell bridge

Heard on: Humboldt County Law, Fire and EMS - Eureka and South

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The call from a passerby who was driving north

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in construction.

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the Rio Dell bridge thought that he observed a male subject in the water east

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side.

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Six one nine correction RP did say.

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Six one nine, for further SOs responding as well.

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RP reported to them,

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possibly a female, last seen wearing fleece jacket and blue jeans.

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Transport by EMS.

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Six one clear.

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(number withheld) River.

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Well, going north on that construction, I was able to observe what appeared to be a male subject on the river.

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Doesn't appear to be any distress.

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Roger.

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Confirming subjects on the west side of the bridge.

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Roger.

9/8/2026 12:26 PM

Medical Emergency

River Rd, Miranda, CA 95553

Not official report. AI-generated from public dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.

As discussed during the dispatch call, a passerby reported seeing a person possibly in the Eel River near the Rio Dell bridge area along River Road. Updates suggested the person may have been wearing a fleece jacket and blue jeans, while another observation noted a person on the west side of the bridge who did not appear to be in distress.