Wilford Guy, 68, of Indio Dies While Working as an Outside Contractor at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in Palm Desert
Wilford Guy, 68, of Indio, California, died while working as an outside contractor at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in Palm Desert on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
Riverside County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded shortly after 9 a.m. to a reported industrial accident in the 47000 block of Portola Avenue.
Deputies joined paramedics at the scene, where responders pronounced Guy dead.
The Riverside County Coroner’s Office publicly identified Guy on October 15.
Authorities reported no signs of foul play and had not established or publicly disclosed the specific cause of death.
The investigation remained ongoing as of October 15, with officials releasing no further details about the circumstances.
Guy’s death marks a profound loss, and the community extends heartfelt condolences to everyone mourning this difficult passing.
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