Found Deceased CA - Pam Van Hoek, a senior woman, diabetes and dementia, believed to be in Redway area on foot, w/o insulin, Redway, Humboldt Co, 2 Feb 2024

[imstilla.grandma]

Pam Van Hoek, a senior woman reported missing earlier today. According to friends and family, Ms. Van Hoek, who suffers from diabetes and dementia, is believed to be in the Redway area on foot between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM without her essential medications.

The search for Ms. Van Hoek is particularly urgent given her medical condition, which requires regular medication. Her dementia could make it difficult for her ask for help or return home on her own safely.

Pam Van Hoek is wearing the raincoat above. In addition, she is believed to be carrying a blue purse decorated with a painted panda.

https://kymkemp.com/2024/02/02/urgent-community-alert-search-underway-for-missing-senior-woman-in-redway-area/

 

[tlcya]

oh no, how scary for her loved ones

 

[imstilla.grandma]

Pamela Van Hoek, age 69, of Redway, was reported missing on 02/02/24 by her son. She was last seen on 02/02/24 in the 300 Block of Oakridge Drive in Redway, Ca.. Van Hoek suffers from medical conditions which may put her at increased risk.

Redway woman, 69, reported missing

She was last seen on Friday in Redway.

www.times-standard.com

 

[charminglane]

The weather is getting uglier this weekend.
May today be the day Pamela is found.

 

[imstilla.grandma]

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=1306629203360130

A close friend of the family told us that the Sheriff’s Department has deployed dogs and five different search and rescue teams from across the state, there is also a Coast Guard helicopter scanning the river, and an airplane equipped with state-of-the-art infrared technology is scheduled to canvas the area later today. The focus areas for the search include Redway Beach, Whitmore Grove, and Ravencliff areas.

Diana Totten, well-known participant in a number of searches said at this point they are just asking community members to “just give the search teams space and safety to do the work.“

The urgency of the search is underscored by Ms. Van Hoek’s need for regular medication, which she is currently without. Local residents have been asked to remain vigilant and to approach Ms. Van Hoek with care and compassion should they encounter her, due to the potential for confusion and disorientation caused by her condition.

To aid in the search, the Sheriff’s Department released a poster and a video to help identify Ms. Van Hoek yesterday evening. The last known footage of her was captured in the 300 block of Oakridge Drive.

https://kymkemp.com/2024/02/03/search-continues-for-missing-redway-woman-search-teams-helicopter-and-dogs-are-deployed/

 

[imstilla.grandma]

*Sad news:
Today, the strong efforts of law enforcement, firefighters, and search and rescuers to find a missing senior woman ended tragically.

Lt. Kyle Holt of the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Department confirmed to us that Pamela Van Hoek, who was reported missing yesterday, was found deceased in the area of the South Fork of the Eel River. He told us that family members have been notified of the somber outcome this afternoon

https://kymkemp.com/2024/02/03/tragic-end-to-search-for-missing-southern-humboldt-woman-pamela-van-hoek/

 

[Lilibet]

*Sad news:
Today, the strong efforts of law enforcement, firefighters, and search and rescuers to find a missing senior woman ended tragically.

Lt. Kyle Holt of the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Department confirmed to us that Pamela Van Hoek, who was reported missing yesterday, was found deceased in the area of the South Fork of the Eel River. He told us that family members have been notified of the somber outcome this afternoon

https://kymkemp.com/2024/02/03/tragic-end-to-search-for-missing-southern-humboldt-woman-pamela-van-hoek/

Tragic news. I’m so glad they were able to find her though. Condolences to Pam’s family and friends.

I’ve been following this story on Kym’s website as we lived in the area and are quite familiar with Redway. Thanks for posting the latest news @imstilla.grandma. I missed it by a few minutes. I can always count on a WSer!

I didn’t know Pam, but I thought I’d post her FB page to give a sense of the kind of person she was.

Log into Facebook

Log into Facebook to start sharing and connecting with your friends, family, and people you know.

www.facebook.com