article_snippet: Authorites said on Monday that 58-year-old Nancy Blum, together with an unnamed companion, had been hiking about 6:30 p.m.
article_snippet: The National Park Service and the county coroner's office are investigating the cause of 58-year-old Nancy Blum's death, reports SFGate. '
article_snippet: the cause of Blum's death will be pending the completion of toxicology studies,' the county coroner's office said in a statement.
article_snippet: 58-year-old Nancy Blum’s hiking companion continues to be treated for life-threatening injuries.
highlights_snippet: Nancy Blum's unnamed companion remains in hospital with life-threatening injuries .
  