Massachusetts cardiologist, 44, found dead after disappearing during bicycle ride

The body of a Massachusetts cardiologist who disappeared during a bicycle ride was found Sunday afternoon near a cow pasture in Newbury, authorities said.

Dr. Daniel Arnett, 44, was last seen riding his bicycle around 10 a.m. Saturday. He was found shortly after 2 p.m. the following day near the Tendercrop Farm cow pasture.

The Essex County District Attorney’s Office has not disclosed the cause of death, but investigators do not suspect foul play.

Arnett had been reported missing as an overdue cyclist. He did not have his cellphone with him, and authorities did not know which route he had taken.

He worked as a cardiologist with Beth Israel Lahey Health, specializing in echocardiography, computed tomography, nuclear cardiology and preventive cardiology. He had been practicing at the health system since 2021.

Arnett earned his medical degree from the University of Colorado School of Medicine in 2013. He completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Washington and a cardiovascular disease fellowship at the University of Utah Health.

Authorities also reported that another man was found dead in a neighboring town on Sunday. Prosecutors said the two cases are unrelated.