Found Deceased CA - Davey Johnson, Moto Journalist, Disappears On Motorcycle Trip, CA Route 49, 5 June 2019

[AnnaGrace]

This is so sad but I'm glad he's been found. Rip Davey. My deepest condolences to his loved ones.

 

[oceanstarryeyes]

He probably dropped his cell phone into the river and was trying to retrieve it.

 

[zecats]

He probably dropped his cell phone into the river and was trying to retrieve it.

That's a good point. You can tell by looking at the cell phone, though, if it has been in water. There's something inside that turns color - at least on my phone when I dropped into water once and had to have it replaced. Maybe no more though, since my newest iPhone is waterproof.

Also, it was found safely on shore with his other belongings, so if he did drop it in the water, he was able to retrieve it.
I'm glad he has been found. Sad outcome and sad story all around. RIP Davey

 

[Curiousobserver]

Family & Friends Say Body of Journalist David Gordon Johnson Has Been Found

 

[Betty P]

So sorry to hear this. Condolences to his family and friends. He sounds like such a great, talented man. It must have been a pleasure to know him.

 

[inmyhumbleopinion]

“Full Notification
Entered By: Calaveras County Sheriff's Office

Entered On: Friday June 21st, 2019 :: 09:43 a.m. PDT

Advisory:
Body Found in the Mokelumne River

MEDIA RELEASE Contact: Lieutenant Anthony Eberhardt
Release Date: June 21, 2019
Release Time: 9:30 AM

Body Found in the Mokelumne River

(Mokelumne Hill, CA) On June 20, 2019, at about 2:30 PM, the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the Mokelumne River near the inlet of Lake Pardee for a deceased white male. Rangers from the East Bay Municipal Utilities District who had been continuing with search efforts made the discovery. Calaveras County Sheriff’s Detectives were dispatched along with the Sheriff’s Marine Safety Unit to investigate the scene and to recover the decedent.

The deceased male has not been positively identified, however, Sheriff’s Detectives tentatively believe that the human remains are that of David Gordon Johnson. David Johnson was originally reported as a missing person to the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday, June 5, 2019.

A motorcycle which had been ridden by David Johnson was located at the Big Bar River Access near the town of Mokelumne Hill on June 7, 2019. Prior to the discovery of the body, Sheriff’s Detectives pieced together circumstances and evidence which suggested that David Johnson may have entered the Mokelumne River and become the victim of accidental drowning.

An autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause of death and to positively identify the male subject. The investigation is on-going.” (BBM)
Body Found in the Mokelumne River from Calaveras County Sheriff's Office : Nixle

My heart goes out to Davey’s family and friends. He sounds like someone I would love to have known.

Rest In Peace.

 

[Tripod]

God bless, and rest your soul, Davey.