Flood Cleanup Continues, Joe Bayford, Others Still Missing

Joe Bayford and Shannon Eplund have yet to be found after their truck fell into the water after a bridge collapsed. Damage is significant throughout the County. 25 resorts have suffered significant damage. Over 100 homes damages and 10 destroyed. A dozen bridges have collapsed. 100 businesses received significant damage.
Source: San Lorenzo Valley Sun
Date: 1955-12-30
Type: NEWS
Coverage:
  • San Lorenzo Valley
  • 1950s
  • Felton
Identifier: FE-BEN-Flood- 13

Citation

“Flood Cleanup Continues, Joe Bayford, Others Still Missing.” San Lorenzo Valley Sun. 1955-12-30. SCPL Local History. https://history.santacruzpl.org/omeka/items/show/136853. Accessed 11 Aug. 2025.