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1 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Woman killed in Central Point house fire ... Man faces federal charges in fire caused by pot extract ... Century-old practice of writing graffiti in Mount Ashland lichen has to stop, forest officials warn ... Woman killed in Central Point house fire ... Man faces federal charges in fire caused by pot extract ... Century-old practice of writing graffiti in Mount Ashland lichen has to stop, forest officials warn ... SINCE YOU ASKED Since You Asked: Cause of Talent runner's death 'undetermined' Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Sep. 11, 2016 at 12:01 AM Posted Sep. 11, 2016 at 12:01 AM » Social News The recent ordeal with Dr. Ashley Laird made me think about that runner who disappeared in Ashland a few months ago. I know that, unfortunately, they found him deceased, which is so incredibly sad, but I never remember reading about the actual cause of his death. Was that ever determined? — Bill F., Medford Toxicology tests never pointed to the exact cause of Talent ultramarathon runner Todd Ragsdale, who went missing Jan. 28 and was found in the Ashland Watershed near Lithia Park after an exhaustive 2½-day search. The official report's determination, which was completed in June, was "undetermined natural causes." The autopsy and toxicology report was only able to rule out suspicious causes of death, according to Jackson County Sheriff Corey Falls. The tests ruled out common poisons, controlled substances, alcohol and other medicines. "All the variety of tests came back negative," Falls said in June. A February profile in Runner's World shed more detail, but no additional answers. Ragsdale's wife told the magazine that he had been running down Pete's Punisher loop, vomited for an unknown reason, then went down to a nearby creek where he lost consciousness. — Send questions to “Since You Asked,” Mail Tribune Newsroom, P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501; by fax to 541-776-4376; or by email to [email protected]. To see a collection of columns, go to mailtribune.com/youasked . We’re sorry, but the volume of questions received prevents us from answering all of them. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Sep. 11, 2016 at 12:01 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501