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The family of three, along with their dog, was found dead in August on a California hiking trail.

California hiker family's mystery deaths 'due to heat': sheriff

The Mariposa County Sheriff's Office ruled the cause of death was hyperthermia.

SACRAMENTO, Calif.

A California sheriff has scheduled a news conference to announce the causes of death of a Northern California family and their dog who were found in a remote hiking area.

“We know the family and friends of John and Ellen are desperate for answers, our team of detectives are working round the clock,” Mariposa County Sheriff Jeremy Briese said.

Mariposa County Sheriff Jeremy Briese will hold a news conference Thursday to discuss the mysterious deaths of John Gerrish, his wife, Ellen Chung, their...

A Northern California family and their dog who were mysteriously found dead in a remote hiking area most likely died from hyperthermia and probable dehydration, authorities said Thursday.

A Northern California sheriff says a family and their dog died of extreme heat exhaustion while hiking in a remote area in August.

Investigators say a couple, their infant daughter, and family dog died of hyperthermia and possible dehydration while hiking in California this summer.