Mile 119 Report
Shore Acres SP, Simpson Cove
January 13, 2009
Observed 16 people.
Report Details
Observed 16 people. No dogs. 3 harbor seals sunning on rocks at N. part of mile 119. Only saw seagulls. Ground is saturated with water. High storm tide and streams signs at Simpson beach all the way up to small trail bridge where kelp has lodged. Some bank erosion from high water from creek. This probably occurred after the drenching rains of two weeks ago. Saw a few whales spouting way out past Simpson rocks.Coast Guard was searching for a missing man in the water between Sunset Bay and Cape Arago. Search consisted of a CG helicopter, two patrol boats and a contingent of officers on land.Tree over trail at south part of mile 120 (between Shore Acres road NW point). Will send note to park ranger. New concrete pad poured to replace park bench.
Conditions
Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 4.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 16. Walking or running: 10. Sitting: 1. Tidepooling: 3. Fishing: 1. Other Activities: 2 - searching. There was a man reported missing in the water to the Coast Guard during this time frame between Sunset Bay and Cape Arago. A Coast Guard helicopter along with two Coast Guard patrol boats were combing the area. I also encountered two Coast Guardsmen making observations by land.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 7.
Notable Wildlife
Observed three harbor seals sunning on rocks at N. part of mile 119. I saw a few whales spouting way out past Simpson reef (500 to 1000 feet west of rocks). Only saw seagulls this time.
Actions & Comments
Tree over trail in the vicinity of mile 119 and 120 border (West of small parking area on Cape Arago highway). New concrete pad for replacement park bench constructed on overlook promontory at south end of mile (see picture).
Report Images
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