Melanie Rauscher, 'Naked and Afraid' Alum, Found Dead at 35 While Dog Sitting
etonline.comcontestant has been found dead.Melanie Rauscher, who appeared on the Discovery Channel reality series in 2017 and its spin-off the following year, was found dead on July 17, TMZ reported, citing Prescott Police Department rep Cory Kasun.
She was 35 years old. According to TMZ, per Kasun, Rauscher had been dog sitting at a home in Arizona while its owners were away on vacation.
The homeowners found Rauscher dead on the bed of their guest room. TMZ reported cans of compressed air were allegedly found by Rauscher's body, but a cause of death has not been released.
The dog was OK and there were no signs of foul play nor drug paraphernalia or a suicide note, TMZ reported, citing police.Prior to her stints on reality TV, Rauscher served in the United States Navy during the Iraq War and was working at the Prescott VA Medical Center at the time of her death, an obituary stated.«She was an avid outdoor enthusiast who loved nature and all creatures big and small.
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