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Person found dead near Torrey Pines Gliderport identified by police

By Rhea CaoileAmber Coakley,

5 days ago

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — The person found dead along a cliff near Torrey Pines Gliderport Tuesday has been identified by the San Diego Police Department Wednesday.

The individual, identified by authorities as 42-year-old Jose Luis Santoyo of San Diego, was hiking with friends to Blacks Beach Park in La Jolla shortly before 4 p.m. Tuesday.

According to SDPD, the group was heading from the parking area to the beach when Santoyo lost his footing along the trail and fell about 10 feet to a cliff below.

Despite lifesaving efforts, Santoyo was pronounced dead by first responders onscene.

No further information has been released at this time.

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TOAST

3d ago

watch ur step

Tdjdjci

3d ago

He probably woke up thinking it's a beautiful day I'm going to go to the beach... poor guy never even made it to the sand.

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