Event Brief
Coroner: Hiker death likely alcohol withdrawal seizures
Filed: Jul 30, 2026 at 7:04 PM ET
Summary: A coroner found a Ventana Wilderness hiker likely died from alcohol withdrawal seizures linked to chronic alcohol use disorder.
WHO: Monterey County Sheriff's Office and coroner
WHAT: Coroner reports found a hiker's death was likely caused by alcohol withdrawal seizures.
WHEN: Jul 30, 2026 at 6:38 PM ET
WHERE: Ventana Wilderness near Sykes Hot Springs, California
WHY: Probable alcohol withdrawal seizures brought on by chronic alcohol use disorder.
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