Partially skeletonized human remains discovered Oct. 14 in a Garberville transient camp next to U.S. Highway 101 have been identified as 30-year-old Robert James Flaherty of Sugarcreek, Ohio, according to Humboldt County Deputy Coroner Trevor J. Enright. Flaherty’s death, of gunshot wounds, is believed to be homicide, says a news release from Enright. Previously: Two […]
Shelter Cove
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UPDATE: Deputy Shot in Shelter Cove, Suspect in Custody
The man accused of shooting a sheriff’s deputy in Shelter Cove on Tuesday was arrested early this morning at the property where the shootout occurred. The deputy has been released from the hospital. Sheriff’s office press release: On 05-07-2014, at approximately 3:30 a.m., 55 year old William Lloyd Nelson, was taken into custody at the […]
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Surfing with Sharks
If you want to learn to surf, you’ll find ideal conditions at Shelter Cove. The small, predictable, mellow waves that meet the crescent sweep of the cove are perfect for beginners, according to longtime surfer John Dowd. Since I’d never surfed before, it seemed like a great place to start. But first, surf conditions: You […]