John Gerrish and Ellen Chung had recently moved to the Marisopa area with their 1-year-old daughter and dog. (Steven Jeffe via KTVU) The California couple that died in August on a remote hiking trail in the Sierra National Forestalong with their 1-year-old and family dog likely succumbed to the extreme heat, the lack of water and exertion, according to a report.
John Gerrish, his wife, Ellen Chung, their 1-year-old daughter, Miju, and their dog were all found dead on a hiking trail near Hite’s Cove in the Sierra National Forest.
A family friend had reported them missing after they didn’t return from their one-day hiking trip. Gerrish also missed work as a software engineer.