Crime & Safety
Man Loses Hand After Explosion On California Beach While Picking Up Debris, Family Says
Due to the severity of his injuries, the man was taken by Del Norte Ambulance to Sutter Coast Hospital, the sheriff's office said.
July 9, 2026
A man suffered a violent hand injury after an explosive device detonated while he was walking along a beach in Northern California over the holiday weekend, officials said.
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It happened July 5 at the Crescent City's Point St. George beach parking lot in Del Norte County.
Due to the severity of his injuries, the man was taken by Del Norte Ambulance to Sutter Coast Hospital, the sheriff's office said.
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