Big Sur hiker death cause confirmed

The Monterey County Sheriff's Office has determined that the California hiker found dead in Big Sur earlier this year died from natural causes related to alcohol withdrawal. Joanna Ruth Shields, 37, was found near Sykes Hot Springs with no signs of foul play, and an autopsy confirmed her death resulted from alcohol withdrawal seizures due to chronic alcohol use disorder. Investigators found no evidence of crime, and Shields had a history of bipolar disorder and alcohol issues, with her mental health declining prior to her death.

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