+ ↺ − 16 pxThree hikers, including a 19-year-old man who reportedly fell about 500 feet, were found dead on Mount Baldy in Southern California, News.Az reports, citing AP News. Rescue crews responding to a distress call on Monday located the three bodies along the Devil’s Backbone Trail after strong Santa Ana winds up to 70 mph (112 kph) hindered aerial rescue efforts. Authorities said a companion of the injured hiker hiked to an area with cellular service and provided GPS coordinates to rescuers. Mount Baldy — also known as Mount San Antonio, rising over 10,000 feet — is a popular but dangerous hiking area, especially in winter when icy trails and strong winds make conditions unpredictable. Recovery efforts are ongoing and the identities of the victims have not yet been released.

Source: Daily Mail December 31, 2025 07:45 UTC