Bodies of two people found in Joshua Tree National Park were embracing each other, authorities say
Authorities say two adult bodies were locked in an embrace when they were discovered in Joshua Tree National Park, near the area where a missing Southern California couple vanished while hiking three months ago.
Jodi Miller, spokeswoman for the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, said Tuesday that officials have yet to identify the remains found over the weekend in the desert park. Miller says the bodies were embracing when searchers came upon them.
Gilbert Orbeso, who was with the search party when the discovery was made, told KESQ-TV that the bodies are those of his 21-year-old son, Joseph Orbeso, and Joseph’s 20-year-old girlfriend, Rachel Nguyen.
The couple were reported missing July 28, after they failed to check out of their accommodations near the park.
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