21-year-old Rachel Nguyen and Joseph Orbit whose body a few days ago found in the National Park of Joshua tree, died from gunshot wounds.
This is an unexpected turn the tragedy that occurred in California. Police believe that the guy with the girl have died from heat and dehydration, and then Joseph and Rachel shot out of mercy and then committed suicide.
We will remind, the young couple went missing almost three months ago, on a hike. The search began after they appeared in their booked apartment. Since that time, the rescue team spent almost 1,200 hours in the searches until October 15, they found not the body in one of the steep, remote canyons. Rachel and Joseph hugged each other…
According to ABC News, an autopsy showed that both deaths were gunshot wounds. According to detectives, Orbit shot Nguyen and then killed himself.
Official representatives of Orange County said that there is evidence that the pair fought for the life of the body was under a tree, his legs covered by clothing in an attempt to protect themselves from the blazing sun. Joseph and Rachel divided the remaining food into smaller portions, and the water they quickly ended. However, it is unknown what happened with mobile phones couples – whether they were discharged, or in this part of the Park was not due.
«Should I assume that it was a mercy killing,» say the relatives of Rachel.
The actions of Joseph still being investigated, but to confirm his motive is not completely possible. «We can only speculate,» — said the press-Secretary of the Sheriff’s Cindy Bachman. «But they’ve been rationing food, they had water, they were looking for shadow and was discovered in each other’s arms, so all this sheds light on the tragic circumstances of their last moments of life.»
Orbeso said the fact that Joseph and Rachel were found in an embrace reflects the kind of person his son was. https://t.co/FYUYZXES3W
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Austin Yang, a friend of Joseph, said that the guy brought Rachel to the national Park to celebrate her birthday. The gun he had, as Orbiso worked as a security guard.
«They had a choice: a slow and painful death, or fast. They chose quick,» added Yang.
The rescue team of the Park Joshua tree once again reminds us to get lost in over 1200 square miles (mostly desert) very easily. «You can make a seemingly short hike. But if you do not pay attention to how the landmarks look, you can start to wander».
