Authorities do not suspect foul play in the death of Brian Schofield, 47, at this time
Brian Schofield Credit: Big Bear Sheriff
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Brian Schofield was reported missing on Aug. 3 after disappearing overnight from a campsite near Big Bear Lake in California
His fiancée, who reported him missing, said he was last seen the night before at Yellow Post Campsite #33 before he was found dead the next day on Aug. 4
Authorities found no signs of foul play and are continuing to investigate the circumstances of his death
A man camping near Big Bear Lake in California was found dead on Tuesday, Aug. 4, a day after being reported missing by his fiancée.
Brian Schofield, 47, was camping with his fiancée, whose identity has not been publicly released, when he was reported missing at 8:53 a.m. local time on Monday, Aug. 3, the San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department said in a press release.
Schofield was last seen at approximately 11:30 p.m. local time the day before, on Aug. 2, at Yellow Post Campsite #33.
“When his fiancée awoke in the morning, Brian was nowhere to be found,” the San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department said in the press release. He was eventually found “deceased near his campsite.”
“A preliminary investigation indicates there are no signs of foul play surrounding the circumstances of his death,” the press release reads. “The Big Bear Station would like to thank the community for sharing the information in the search for Brian.”
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PEOPLE reached out to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Office. A cause of death for Schofield has not yet been confirmed.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Big Bear Sheriff’s Station at 909-866-0100. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call or text “REPORT” to WeTip at 844-909-3006.
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