Hiker dies after falling into steep rocky ravine on Mount Wilson Trail
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A rescue call in Southern California turned tragic Saturday afternoon when a hiker fell into a steep ravine along the rugged Mount Wilson Trail and was later found dead.
Sierra Madre Search and Rescue Team said in a statement that rescuers responded around 1:51 p.m. following reports that a hiker had fallen below the trail near a difficult “fixed rope” section. Climbers often rely on fixed ropes to navigate steep terrain.
Search and rescue teams, along with Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Air 5 helicopter paramedics, found the man in a rocky ravine about 100 feet below the road.
First responders attempted to save lives, but the hiker was pronounced dead at the scene, rescue teams said.
CALIFORNIA HIKER FOUND DEAD AFTER SET OUT SEARCHING FOR HIS MISSING GROUP
A man fell 100 feet from a “fixed rope” section of the rugged Mount Wilson Trail and was later pronounced dead, rescuers said. (Sierra Madre Search and Rescue/Facebook)
Authorities have not yet released the identity of the victim or whether the circumstances that led to the fall involved a medical emergency.
Mount Wilson Trail, known for its narrow paths and gaping cliffs in various sections, was temporarily closed as crews attempted to recover the body carried from the mountain that evening.
Wilson Mountain Road is seen above the Sierra Madre with the San Gabriel Valley in the background. (iStock)
Multiple agencies responded to the incident, including the Sierra Madre Search and Rescue Team, Sierra Madre Police and Fire departments, Arcadia and Pasadena fire departments, and the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
Multiple agencies responded to the incident, including the Sierra Madre Search and Rescue Team, Sierra Madre Police and Fire departments, Arcadia and Pasadena fire departments, and the Los Angeles County Fire Department. (Sierra Madre Search and Rescue Team/Facebook)
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The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department urged the public to exercise caution, especially on technical sections that require careful footing and proper equipment. Los Angeles Times reported.
The investigation is still ongoing.
