Man named Fitzgerald washed away in Darwin Wash in flashflood. 
His animal came back to Darwin without him, raising suspicions.  He was
found five miles from his home, well out in Panamint Valley, buried on
spot.  He was 60 years old.

Inyo Independent, Independence, Inyo County, California 
August 30, 1901
Transcribed by David A. Wright

[Note, this would put his body near Panamint Springs Resort, at the 
mouth of Darwin Wash.]