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Two canoeists found dead on California’s Tomales Bay, one identified
New York Post • • nation
Key Points:
- Two canoeists were found dead after a late-night trip in California’s Tomales Bay, with one victim identified as 36-year-old Casey Flynn Melia from San Francisco.
- The pair left their campsite shortly before midnight but never returned, prompting a search-and-rescue operation involving the US Coast Guard, Marin County Sheriff’s Office, and National Park Service.
- Both victims were found unresponsive in the water near Hog Island and Bodega Bay and were pronounced dead at the scene, with investigations ongoing to determine the cause of death.
- Post-mortem examinations and toxicology tests for Melia are scheduled, while the identity of the second canoeist remains undisclosed.
- Tomales Bay is known for being hazardous to paddlers, especially at night, and this incident follows a previous fatality in March involving a kayak overturn.
