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California Woman Dies in Maryland Cold Snap
4 Feb
Summary
- California woman found dead on Maryland trail last Wednesday.
- Cold temperatures dropped to a low of 18 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 27 cold-related deaths reported in Maryland this winter.
A hiker from California tragically passed away last Wednesday while traversing a trail in Truxton Park, Annapolis, Maryland. Portia Latrice Jones, 44, was discovered unresponsive on a hiking path by police, who had been alerted to her condition.
Investigators suspect Jones slipped on icy conditions along the trail before succumbing to the dangerously low temperatures, which dipped to 18 degrees Fahrenheit. Her autopsy results are pending, but officials have indicated that foul play is not suspected in her death.
Authorities issued a statement emphasizing the peril of severe winter weather and urged the public to exercise caution and look out for one another. This fatality serves as a stark reminder of the risks associated with extreme cold.
