Body Of Missing Hiker Believed Found Near Stonewall Peak in Cuyamaca
Stairway to Stonewall
A body was found near Stonewall Peak in Cuyamaca today. The body is believed to be that of 52-year-old Joseph Roushar, (who appears to have been a local masseuse via a quick Google search) who went hiking about noon on Friday. His jacket containing his cell phone was found at around 7PM the same day. Rescuers began searching during the night and found the body at 10:45AM, about 200 feet below the peak.
I will keep my commentary to myself other than to say be careful out there.
Stonewall Peak is a fairly safe trail, especially when it is dry. There is a guard rail and it is visited often. Don’t be deterred by the occasional accident in the outdoors. Trekking poles definitely help in any sketchy situations.
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Sad story. I fully agree with you though that prudent hikers shouldn’t let stories like this deter them from hiking.
Certainly sad when something like this happens but there’s no reason to be afraid of hiking. Looks like a well developed route, the man might have been doing something silly and slipped. I’ve seen people doing a lot of crazy stuff in dangerous spots, some people just don’t understand the problem. Poles and hiking sticks, like having an extra foot or a handhold where there aren’t any.
Subsequent developments have led me to believe that this was intentional. Tragic either way.
What subsequent developments? I used to know Joseph when I lived in San Diego. He was a wonderful man.
Joseph dear Joseph, you shared your love of beekeeping with us 18 years ago and I’ve been grateful ever since. I have treasured memories and photos of you. And you were the BEST masseur. This is a tremendous loss to many of us. You were a friend.