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2 men killed during Tomales Bay canoeing trip; 1 identified
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· August 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points One of the victims has been identified as Casey Flynn Melia, a 36-year-old man. The incident occurred on Tomales Bay, where the men had been camping.
A canoeing trip ended in tragedy when two men failed to return to their campsite. They had set out just before midnight on Saturday. One of the victims has been identified as Casey Flynn Melia, a 36-year-old man.
The incident occurred on Tomales Bay, where the men had been camping. Authorities reported that the two men did not come back from their outing.
Further information about this incident is available from the source, including details about the events surrounding the tragedy and the identification of the second victim.
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Category: parks Published: August 31, 2026 Source: KTVU FOX 2 News Reading time: 1 min
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