Officials reported that there were no preliminary evidence of suspicious activity or foul play. A death investigation has been initiated.

Jared Hembree's body was found on October 24, 2021, and a death investigation has been initiated.

Weeks after a family and their dog were found deceased, public areas along the Merced River have been closed due to the presence of toxic algae.

Authorities have ruled out two possible causes of death for a Mariposa family found in Sierra National Forest.