Blue Lake Death Investigation

On Nov. 2 at about 6 p.m. Humboldt County Sheriff's deputies were notified by citizens that a deceased body was discovered at a power plant in Blue Lake on Taylor Way.

Deputies responded to the scene and launched an immediate investigation with the Humboldt County Coroner's Office. The initial investigation indicates that this was possibly an accidental electrocution.

Due to the nature of the decedent's body and state of decomposition, the Coroner's Office is working to identify the person. If anyone believes they may know the identity of this deceased male, please call the Coroner's Office at (707) 445-7242.

This case is still under investigation.

Anyone with information about this case or related criminal activity is encouraged to call the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office at (707) 445-7251 or the Sheriff's Office Crime Tip line at (707) 268-2539.

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