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2 found dead in Tomales Bay despite wearing life jackets
sfgate.com • • nation
Key Points:
- Casey Flynn Melia, a 36-year-old San Francisco resident, was identified as one of two men found dead at Tomales Bay after setting off in a canoe to observe bioluminescence.
- The men were reported missing late Saturday night after camping at White Gulch Beach and were found deceased by rescue teams on Sunday afternoon, both wearing life vests.
- The Marin County and Sonoma County Sheriff’s Offices are investigating the deaths, with cause of death pending post-mortem and toxicology examinations.
- Tomales Bay is known for its scenic but cold waters, which rarely exceed 68 degrees, posing significant hypothermia risks even to those wearing flotation devices.
- Rescue efforts included air and water searches by Marin County Fire Department and the U.S. Coast Guard, but both men were found unresponsive near Hog Island and in the water.
