A 22-year-old Arcata woman drowned July 23, reportedly after being swept into the current of the Trinity River near Kimtu Beach. Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the area at 6:18 p.m. for a report of a possible drowning. The woman was recovered and CPR administered but efforts to revive her were unsuccessful. “Residents […]
Kimtu Beach
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Splish Splash
I grew up in the Midwest, where the preferred swimming holes were made of concrete and dotted with diving boards. So I had to adjust to swimming outside in Humboldt County. Sure, diving into North Coast rivers and ocean waters qualifies one for “Polar Bear Club” membership but even when the marine layer has made […]