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Naked And Afraid Contestant Melanie Rauscher Found Dead At 35
24.07.2022 - 22:21 / perezhilton.com
A two-time contestant from Naked and Afraid has died under what has been described as “mysterious circumstances.”
According to TMZ, Melanie Rauscher was found dead in Prescott, Arizona, on July 17. She was only 35 years old. A rep for the Prescott Police Department, Corey Kasun, told the outlet on Sunday that the former reality star had been dog-sitting in the city while the homeowners were out of town on vacation. And when they returned home, they found her dead on the bed in their guest room, near several cans of dust cleaner, often used to clean computers, containing compressed air.
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It is unknown if Melanie consumed the contents of the cans. But police noted there were no obvious signs of foul play, and they did not find a suicide note or any drug paraphernalia nearby. They also said that the dog was unharmed. No other details have been released at this time, but TMZ reports that the Yavapai County Medical Examiner will soon determine her cause of death.
If you did not know, Melanie was a contestant on season seven of the Discovery series in 2017 and the spinoff show Naked and Afraid XL in 2018. The former contestant’s obituary noted that her “passion for challenging herself” is what led her to join Naked and Afraid, saying:
Following the news of her death, former castmate Jeremy McCaa took to Facebook to share a heartfelt tribute to his “swamp wife” and “best friend,” writing:
He continued:
Jeremy concluded the post by saying “I love you” to Melanie, adding:
Such a touching tribute. She was clearly beloved. Our hearts go out to Melanie’s friends and families during this difficult time.
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