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Angeles National Forest

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human-interest2 years ago

"California Hiker Rescues Woman Trapped for Days After Cliff Plunge"

A woman survived four nights in the Angeles National Forest after her truck careened off a cliff while she was avoiding a deer, and was found by a hiker on Sunday afternoon. She was airlifted to a hospital and is in an unknown condition, but was able to speak when found. Rescuers believe she likely suffered from hypothermia, dehydration, malnourishment, and a possible leg injury. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department tweeted travel tips for inclement weather, advising against mountain travel and checking road conditions before traveling.

local-news2 years ago

Survivor: Woman Rescued After Days Trapped on Mount Baldy

A woman survived for four days in the Angeles National Forest after driving her truck off the road and plunging 100 feet down an embankment near Mile Marker 3.3. She was found trapped inside her pickup truck and airlifted to a local hospital in unknown condition. Rescuers are astonished by her survival, as she endured freezing temperatures and harsh weather conditions. Her identity and the extent of her injuries remain unknown.

natural-disasters2 years ago

Multiple Fires Engulf Santa Clarita Valley and Surrounding Areas

Firefighters in Santa Clarita, California, battled two brush fires amid triple-digit temperatures. The Agua Fire spread quickly through the Angeles National Forest, threatening a trailer park and forcing the closure of nearby Metrolink tracks. Another fire, the Victor Fire, broke out in the Santa Clarita Valley area. Two firefighters were treated for heat exhaustion. The cause of the fires is under investigation.