Body on Point Reyes beach identified as missing Bay Area hiker
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Gulls wade in the surf at Drakes Beach in Point Reyes National Seashore. The body of a woman found on a Point Reyes beach was identified Tuesday as that of a missing San Jose hiker who failed to return from an evening hike, authorities said.Paul Chinn/The Chronicle
The body of a woman found on a Point Reyes beach was identified Tuesday as that of a missing San Jose hiker who failed to return from an evening hike, authorities said.
The woman, Mitra Rasti, 58, had set off alone from the Bear Valley trailhead at Point Reyes National Seashore on Sunday. A family member reported her missing some hours later.
Let mating begin! Point Reyes beach closes to humans as elephant seals arrive
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People watch an elephant seal bull make his way back to the ocean at Drakes Beach in December.Photos by Paul Chinn / The Chronicle 2020Show MoreShow Less
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Visitors are wary to keep a distance from a vocalizing elephant seal bull at the beach in Point Reyes National Seashore.Paul Chinn / The ChronicleShow MoreShow Less
Point Reyes National Seashore on Thursday announced the temporary closure of Drakes Beach to protect the area’s northern elephant seals during their winter pupping season.
The south-facing beach will remain closed as the 4-ton pinnipeds leave the water to rest and mate a period known as “hauling out.” Visitors are still welcome to watch the scene from the beach’s parking lot, park officials said.