Hiker died of natural causes on Lake Serene trail last month

William Tuttle, 49, was with family at the time. He was from Mountlake Terrace.

INDEX — The Snohomish County Medical Examiner’s Office has determined a hiker died of natural causes when he collapsed near Bridal Veil Falls, outside Index, in December.

William Tuttle, 49, of Mountlake Terrace, died Dec. 28. He was hiking with family on the popular Lake Serene trail.

Other hikers began CPR before first responders took over. They were unable to revive Tuttle.

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