DEL MAR (June 27, 2025) – A somber cloud hung over Del Mar Park today as authorities confirmed that a man was found deceased, reportedly by suicide, after hanging himself from a tree. Emergency personnel responded to a call at approximately mid‑morning and pronounced the man dead at the scene. The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department and Medical Examiner’s Office have launched a routine investigation; preliminary information indicates no signs of foul play.
Witnesses at the park expressed shock and sorrow. A local said, “It was deeply unsettling—no one expected anything like this at a place so peaceful.” Officials are working to identify the man and notify his family, while counseling services have been offered to park staff and visitors affected by the incident.
SUMMARY
A man died from an apparent suicide by hanging in Del Mar Park earlier today; authorities are investigating.
If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please reach out to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988, available 24/7 in the U.S. for immediate support.
