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PCT Association – In late May, Marvin Novo, of Turlock, California, died while hiking near Whitewater Preserve. He was 58 and had been planning his PCT hike for at least a decade. It is suspected that his death was heat related. He was also a thru-hiker.

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Investigative Details

  • Foul Play Suspected: Unknown / Undisclosed
  • Suicide Suspected: Unknown / Undisclosed
  • Cause of Death: Undetermined / Unreleased

Significant Dates

  • Reported Missing: No Date Available
  • Date Found: Wednesday, May 17, 2017 (8 years ago)

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Missing NPF Public Identification Number (MPID) 10307

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