My very real condolences to Mr. Balthazer's family and loved ones. I hope he was doing what he loved to do the most, experiencing the wonders of this most beautiful part of the universe.
From Sierra Wave: Mammoth Man Found Dead on Horshoelake Trail: "A hiker in the Horsehoe Lake are above Mammoth made a grim discovery over the week-end. The Mono Sheriff's Office reports that a hiker on the trail that circles around Horseshoe Lake came across the body of 78-year-old Real Balthazar of Mammoth Lakes. The Sheriff's Department said that the hiker found Mr. Balthazar lying in the middle of the trail. When Mr. Balthazar did not respond, the hhiker returned to his vehicle and called 911. The man also let Forest Service personnel in the area know of the incident.
From Sierra Wave: Mammoth Man Found Dead on Horshoelake Trail: "A hiker in the Horsehoe Lake are above Mammoth made a grim discovery over the week-end. The Mono Sheriff's Office reports that a hiker on the trail that circles around Horseshoe Lake came across the body of 78-year-old Real Balthazar of Mammoth Lakes. The Sheriff's Department said that the hiker found Mr. Balthazar lying in the middle of the trail. When Mr. Balthazar did not respond, the hhiker returned to his vehicle and called 911. The man also let Forest Service personnel in the area know of the incident.
Forest Service personnel, along with a Mono Sheriff Deputy, hiked to the location where Mr. Balthazar was found to be deceased. The nature of death is classified as natural pending autopsy results."
I was Real's friend and he died the way he wanted, doing what he loved, being where he wanted to be. My heart goes out to his family and to all that loved him
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