YCSO UPDATE: We are happy to report that Mr. Harrington has been located in the search area and was rescued. He is being evaluated and treated by medical at the scene. Thank you to everyone who helped get the word out and for your positive thoughts for his safe recovery!
February 26, 2019 – Yuba County Sheriff’s Department is actively searching for 67-year-old Floyd Harrington of Oregon House. Harrington was last seen leaving on foot from the parking area off the Dolan Harding Rd entrance to the Daugherty Hill Wildlife area in Browns Valley on Saturday around noon. The witness who last saw the man on Saturday, notified law enforcement around 1pm on Monday 2/25/19 after noticing his vehicle was still there.
Sheriff Deputies and Search and Rescue Teams began searching the area on foot and by ATV throughout the afternoon and evening, but as of this morning 2/26/19 Harrington has not been located. The search continues today and has ramped up with mutual aid arriving to assist from neighboring agencies. Weather conditions have thus far prohibited search by air, but official are hoping for a possible window to do so today.
If anyone sees Floyd Harrington, please contact Yuba County Sheriff’s Department immediately at 530- 749-7777