Sheriff's office finds remains of Arcata man who drowned in Trinity River – Times-Standard

Jeshua Wilkinson, 23, who drowned in the Trinity River, was recently found and identified. (Wilkinson Family/Contributor)

The following is a release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office:

The Humboldt County Coroner's Office positively identified human remains discovered in the Trinity River near Sugar Bowl in Hoopa on May 29, 2024, as those of Jeshua Wilkinson, 23 (DOB 02/13/2001) of Arcata , in California.

Wilkinson was reported missing to the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office on May 15 after being swept into the Trinity River near Kimtu Beach. HCSO search teams were able to locate Wilkinson on May 29 after a multi-week search and rescue operation in the area.

The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office extends its deepest condolences to the family of Jeshua Wilkinson during this difficult time.