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Human skeletal remains found in Joshua Tree National Park last week are thought to be those of a Florida hiker who disappeared there last spring, his family members said.
“We are saddened to share that the remains of Tram Evans have been discovered near Covington Flats in Joshua Tree National Park,” theFind Tram Facebook group wroteon Sunday.
After Evans did not show up for his scheduled pick-up on May 5, park officials initiated a search and rescue mission for the man, the station reported.
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Now, nine months later, Evans’ loved ones believe he died of complications related to alcohol withdrawal, they said.
“In his final journal entry, filled with optimism but also concern regarding the symptoms of withdrawal, Tram expressed his love for everyone, reminding us that ‘love is what life is all about,’ ” the group wrote on Facebook. “He sought healing through being in nature, but underestimated the challenges of his condition.”
“He’s done so much hiking, so, so much hiking,” Charlie said. “Honestly, more hiking than most people would want to do in their lifetime. He does it in like a month. He’s done so much walking around in wilderness and he planned his trip really thoroughly.”
According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, an investigation into the incident is ongoing, while the coroner has not yet identified the remains or determined a cause of death.
A representative with the sheriff’s office did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
source: people.com
