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Overdue Hiker Recovered at Point Reyes National Seashore

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Date: July 19, 2021
Contact: Christine Beekman, 415-827-3741

Point Reyes Station, CA- Point Reyes National Seashore received a report of an overdue hiker on Sunday, July 18, 2021, at 10 pm. The missing person was last seen leaving the Bear Valley Visitor Center around 5:30 pm.

Park Rangers conducted a hasty search on the Bear Valley Trail out to the coast. Marin County Search and Rescue conducted a hasty search on Bear Valley Trail, Coast Trail, Sky Trail, and Rift Zone Trail. California Highway Patrol H30 also assisted with search efforts.

The body was spotted on Monday, July 19, 2021, at 6 am near the former location of Arch Rock. The investigation is ongoing. The name of the victim will be released pending notification of next of kin. Additional details are not available at this time.

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Last updated: July 21, 2021

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1 Bear Valley Road
Point Reyes Station, CA 94956

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415-464-5100
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