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Press release from the Eureka Police Department:

On December 29, 2024, at about 1805 hours [6:05 p.m.], Eureka Police Department responded to Wood and L Streets for an adult female in crisis who climbed to the top of the water tower.

At times, the distraught female dangled off the railings by her hands.

Based on the magnitude and complexity of the situation, Humboldt Bay Fire (HBF), City Ambulance, Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Crisis Negotiations Team Deputies (CNT), the Community Safety Engagement Team Mental Health Officer (CSET-MIST), the Crisis Alternative Response of Eureka Managing Mental Health Clinician (CARE), and a HCSO drone were called to assist. The United States Coast Guard and CHP were also contacted.

After three hours of negotiations, the female voluntarily climbed down the water tower. After being medically assessed, the female was placed on a mental health hold and transported to a local facility for care.

As this time of the year can be difficult time for many, we encourage anyone struggling to reach out to any of the following:

• 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (call or text)
• Local Crisis Line: 707-445-7715
• Humboldt County Behavioral Health at 720 Wood Street in Eureka
• Local Emergency Departments

The Eureka Police Department would like to thank HBF, City Ambulance, CARE, and the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance during this incident.