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Cause of death for Big Sur hiker Joanna Shields ruled natural

Officials say the 37-year-old hiker's death was from natural causes, not foul play.

Published Jul 24, 2026, 1:12 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. — Authorities have determined the cause of death for a Southern California woman whose body was discovered along a popular Big Sur hiking trail earlier this year, concluding that her death was the result of natural causes rather than foul play, according to SFGate.