Naked And Afraid Contestant Melanie Rauscher Found Dead At 35

A two-time contestant from Bare and Afraid has died below what has been described as “mysterious circumstances.”

In keeping with TMZ, Melanie Rauscher was discovered useless in Prescott, Arizona, on July 17. She was solely 35 years outdated. A rep for the Prescott Police Division, Corey Kasun, advised the outlet on Sunday that the previous actuality star had been dog-sitting within the metropolis whereas the householders had been out of city on trip. And once they returned house, they discovered her useless on the mattress of their visitor room, close to a number of cans of mud cleaner, typically used to scrub computer systems, containing compressed air.

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It’s unknown if Melanie consumed the contents of the cans. However police famous there have been no apparent indicators of foul play, and they didn’t discover a suicide observe or any drug paraphernalia close by. Additionally they mentioned that the canine was unhurt. No different particulars have been launched at the moment, however TMZ studies that the Yavapai County Medical Examiner will quickly decide her reason for demise.

For those who didn’t know, Melanie was a contestant on season seven of the Discovery collection in 2017 and the spinoff present Bare and Afraid XL in 2018. The previous contestant’s obituary famous that her “ardour for difficult herself” is what led her to hitch Bare and Afraid, saying:

“She was an avid out of doors fanatic who cherished nature and all creatures large and small. Melanie cherished tenting & climbing and discovering journey wherever she may. Melanie additionally had a ardour for difficult herself. Mel was a passionate athlete and deeply concerned in native grownup leagues. She was a diehard Eagles fan. She was a pure comic, and her wit was unmatched. Melanie’s boisterous snicker will echo within the hearts and minds of her family members eternally.”

Following the information of her demise, former castmate Jeremy McCaa took to Fb to share a heartfelt tribute to his “swamp spouse” and “greatest pal,” writing:

“She got here into my life in a method I can’t clarify. We had such a chemistry on the present and it blossomed right into a friendship that goes past phrases may describe. Her laughter was one in all a sort. Her friendship was superb. Even tho we wasn’t blood, we was household. I may all the time rely on her.”

He continued:

“We had so many moments once we would simply be there for one another. She was my swamp spouse, a greatest pal, a powerful lady, a tremendous individual and I’ll all the time cherish our moments collectively. You’re gone to quickly and brought from us to early. You’ll all the time be my Mel.”

Jeremy concluded the put up by saying “I really like you” to Melanie, including:

“I’ll see you once more in the future. The world misplaced a tremendous individual. Please preserve her household and pals in your prayers. See you once more my Queen.”

Such a touching tribute. She was clearly beloved. Our hearts exit to Melanie’s pals and households throughout this troublesome time.

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