Hidden Valley Lake >> The body of a fisherman who disappeared surfaced in the water Sunday evening.
Jerred William Kathan, 42, was reported missing on March 31 when he did not return home from fishing and kayaking on Hidden Valley Lake, Lake County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) Lt. Steve Brooks stated Monday afternoon in a media release.
Lake County Search and Rescue immediately responded and was later joined by several other agencies during the multi-day search
LCSO Sheriff Brian Martin wishes to express his gratitude to the following agencies for their resolve and dedication to finding Kathan and providing his family with some closure: California Department of Fish and Wildlife, CAL FIRE, California Highway Patrol, California Rescue Dog Association, Hidden Valley Lake Security, Lake County Search and Rescue, Marin County Dive Team, Napa County Sheriff’s Office, North Shore Dive Team, Santa Clara County Dive Team, the Wilderness Finders Search Dog Teams and Brandon Holleran of Hidden Valley Lake, who assisted searchers with his personal equipment.
