Death On Livermore Hiking Trail Ruled Suicide

LIVERMORE, CA — A popular Livermore hiking trail was closed for several hours Saturday after a citizen discovered a body during the early morning hours, Alameda County Sheriff’s Office officials said. The 61-year-old Livermore man, whose name was not released, was found dead on the Arroyo Mocho Trail just after 6 a.m.

The Alameda County Sheriff’s Office investigated and the coroner’s officer ruled the death a suicide.

Anyone struggling or in crisis can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.

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