Released: March 21, 2016 - Monday, 04:10 PM
Death Investigation
Contact: Stuart MacDonald, CommanderPhone: (805) 781-1423Date and time of incident: 03/21/2016 1057 HoursPlace of Occurrence: Pirate's Cove near Avila BeachVictim Information: 22 Year old MaleSuspect Information: N/AThe San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office Coroner Unit is conducting an investigation regarding the death of a 22 year old male subject at Pirate’s Cove near Avila Beach. The Sheriff’s Office received a telephone report from a concerned citizen of an unresponsive person on a cliff face at 1057 hours. First arriving rescue personnel determined the subject was deceased. Preliminary investigation indicates that the death may have resulted from an accidental fall of about 30 feet from a cliff. The investigation into the cause and manner of death is continuing, including an autopsy scheduled for later this week. It is not known at this time if alcohol and/or drugs may have been a factor in this death. Results of toxicology testing are generally available within 4 to 6 weeks.
