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60-year-old hiker dies on remote trail near Lake Berryessa
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Madilynne Medina , as published by SFGate - Bay Area News
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Details of the incident are limited, but it is known that bystanders were present and took action.
A hiker has died on a remote trail near Lake Berryessa. The hiker was 60 years old. Details of the incident are limited, but it is known that bystanders were present and took action.
They performed lifesaving efforts in an attempt to save the hiker and also called for help. For more information on this incident, readers can refer to the full report from SFGate, which may provide further details as they become available.
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Category: parks ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: SFGate - Bay Area News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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