Mitra Rasti

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Case Details

Found Deceased Cause of Death: Undetermined / Unreleased

Search crews on Monday morning discovered the body of a hiker who had been reported missing at the Point Reyes National Seashore the night before.

The victim was identified as 58-year-old Mitra Rasti of San Jose, according to the Marin County Sheriff’s Office.

Rasti was last seen leaving the Bear Valley Visitor Center at about 5:30p Sunday, July 18, 2021, park officials said.

At 10p, the Marin County dispatch center notified the park that someone had reported the hiker overdue.

After a search involving Marin County Search and Rescue, park rangers and a California Highway Patrol helicopter, Rasti’s body was found at 6a, July 19, 2021, near the former Arch Rock area.

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Profession / Education

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Investigative Details

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

Significant Dates

Reported Missing: Sunday, July 18, 2021 (4 years ago)
Date Found: Monday, July 19, 2021 (4 years ago)

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Points of Interest

POIs

Arch Rock Area

Body Found

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Monday, January 8, 2024 (1 year ago)

Missing NPF Public Identification Number (MPID) 10380

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