John Thomas Davis III, 48, disappeared on October 24, 2021, while camping with his son near the 8-Mile Bridge along Highway 162 by the Eel River in Covelo, California. A severe rainstorm caused the river to flood that night. Davis stayed at the campsite to move their tent while his son went to the car for safety with plans to reunite; Davis never returned.

Authorities believe he may have been swept away by floodwaters either while moving the tent or attempting to cross the river. Search teams located his dog the next day, but no trace of Davis or his belongings has been found. He was affiliated with the Karuk and Yurok tribes and was last seen wearing a camouflage rain jacket and neon green pants with a reflective stripe. The Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate this unsolved case.

If anyone was in the area that night or has information about John’s disappearance, please share what you know.