Skip to Content

Hiker dies on Bump and Grind trail in Palm Desert

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department is now investigating the death of a hiker in Palm Desert.

The coroner’s office said 61-year old George Basanda died just before 1 p.m. on the Bump and Grind trail Saturday.

The sheriff’s department tells us the Palm Desert resident was found around noon by hikers.

Rescue crews were not able to save him. The sheriff’s department said foul play was not immediately suspected, but the cause of death is still under investigation.

Temperatures were well in the triple digits at the time of Basanda’s death.

Article Topic Follows: News

Jump to comments ↓

KESQ News Team

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

News Channel 3 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.

Skip to content