THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 25, 2023 Page 5 Investigators believe hiker died in a fall at Breakheart Reservation Advocate Staff Report “The man had injuries conF riends and relatives say Mark Edward Arsenault was a frequent visitor to Breakheart Reservation who loved to walk the wooded and rocky trails of the state park. Arsenault, 65, of Saugus, went to Breakheart for an early morning hike last week (Aug. 16) to look for some missing property, but never returned. During the early evening – more than nine hours later – a family member reported him missing to Saugus police, and friends and family members organized a search party to go looking for him. A friend who was part of a search party discovered Arsenault’s body soon after at the bottom of Castle Rock, which is the highest point at Breakheart. Essex County District Attorney Paul F. Tucker quickly ruled out Arsenault’s death as being suspicious – most likely the result of a tragic accident. “The missing hiker found dead in Breakheart Reservation in Saugus is not considered a victim of foul play,” Tucker said in a press release issued by his offi ce. sistent with a fall,” Tucker said. “The cause and manner of death will be determined through an autopsy conducted by the Offi ce of the Chief Medical Examiner but the death is not considered suspicious and there is no apparent ongoing threat to the public,” he said. Breakheart, which is owned and managed by the state Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR), is a popular spot for hikers who love scenic views of Boston from atop rocky high places, which also pose life-threatening dangers. The case remains under investigation by the Essex County District Attorney’s Offi ce State Police Detective Unit and Saugus Police Department. Meanwhile, family and friends gathered this week to mourn Arsenault’s passing and celebrate his life. “He was a master fi nish carpenter by profession, truly skilled in his craft,” according to an obituary from the website of A. J. Spadafora Funeral Home in Malden. “Mark found immense joy Mark Edward Arsenault: Relatives and friends remember him as a master fi nish carpenter, a great family man and somebody who loved the outdoors. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate). www.eight10barandgrille.com OPEN DAILY FOR DINNER AT 4 PM. CATCH THE CELTICS, BRUINS & NCAA SPORTS ON OUR 6 LARGE SCREEN TV'S! om in being active outdoors, surrounding himself with the wonders of nature. He cherished moments of hiking, boating, playing pickleball, golfing, and taking leisurely walks with his adored dog, Marley,” it continued. “Mark INVESTIGATORS | SEE PAGE 9 WE'RE OPEN! 8 Norwood Street, Everett (617) 387-9810 SABATINO INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available Sabatino Insurance is proud to welcome the loyal customers of PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM
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