22-year-old found dead at Pirates Cove
A natural arch formation between Avila Beach and Pirate’s Cove. Photo courtesy of Panoramio.
Fall from cliff likely cause of death, authorities say
The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office Coroner Unit is conducting an investigation in the death of a 22-year-old male subject at Pirate’s Cove near Avila Beach.
The Sheriff’s Office received a telephone report from a concerned citizen of an unresponsive person on a cliff face at 10:57 a.m. Monday morning. First arriving rescue personnel determined the subject was deceased.
Preliminary investigation indicates that the death may have resulted from an accidental fall of about 30 feet from a cliff. The investigation into the cause and manner of death is continuing, including an autopsy scheduled for later this week. It is not known at this time if alcohol and/or drugs may have been a factor in this death. Results of toxicology testing are generally available within 4 to 6 weeks.
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