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Fresno contractor who appeared on HGTV dies while hiking in Sequoia National Park
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Summer Lin , as published by Los Angeles Times - California
· October 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Kalem Peter Kazarian was the victim, and his death occurred in Sequoia National Park. Officials have confirmed the incident, which took place this week.
A contractor who appeared on HGTV has died while hiking. Kalem Peter Kazarian was the victim, and his death occurred in Sequoia National Park. Officials have confirmed the incident, which took place this week.
Further details about the circumstances surrounding Kazarian's death are not provided here, but more information may be available from other sources. It is known that Kazarian was a contractor and had appeared on the HGTV network.
The incident resulted in the death of Kazarian, and officials are aware of the situation. For additional information, readers can refer to the original report.
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Category: parks Published: October 8, 2026 Source: Los Angeles Times - California Reading time: 1 min
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