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Man found dead from apparent suicide in Flaming Geyser Park

By DENNIS BOX
Covington Reporter Editor

Feb 03 2010

The King County Sheriff's Department reported a 38-year-old man was found dead at 9:45 a.m. today in Flaming Geyser Park near Black Diamond.

According to Sgt. John Urquhart, sheriff's department spokesman, the Auburn man was found by a visitor in the park.

The initial investigation indicates the man died from suicide.

The man was reported missing by family members yesterday.

The King County medical examiner will release an official statement on the cause of death.


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Covington Reporter Editor Dennis Box can be reached at dbox@maplevalleyreporter.com or 425-432-1209 ext. 5050.
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