Tyler Oimoen

Details have not been released surrounding the Sept. 5 death of an airman hiking in South Lake Tahoe.

Airman 1st Class Tyler Oimoen was stationed at Beale Air Force Base in Marysville.

Oimoen was originally from Mount Horeb, Wis. He was a food service apprentice with the 9th Force Support Squadron.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with Airman Oimoen’s family, co-workers and friends. During this difficult time we are caring for his family and co-workers with the support of the Beale community,” Lt. Col. Matthew R. Mountcastle, 9th Force Support Squadron commander, said in a statement.

The cause of the death is under investigation.

— Lake Tahoe News staff report