A young man who went missing after a bear attack while hiking on Mount Rausu in Hokkaido has been found dead, with evidence including bloodstained clothing discovered by rescue teams.
A 64-year-old woman was rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard and local search teams after being missing for nearly two days in Oregon's Shore Acres State Park. She was found suffering from hypothermia and dehydration after her calls for help were heard by search crews. The rescue was complicated by challenging weather and the woman's sheltering under a log, which made her undetectable by thermal imaging. She was airlifted to a hospital for treatment.
The search for 61-year-old hiker Susan Lane-Fournier, missing in Mount Hood National Forest, has been called off after four days due to adverse weather conditions and low chances of survivability, according to the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office.
The body of experienced hiker Caroline Meister was found at the base of a waterfall in the Ventana Wilderness in California, four days after she went missing during a day hike. Search and rescue teams located her body, and there were no signs of foul play. Meister had left the Tassajara Mountain Zen Center for a day hike but was not prepared for an overnight stay.
The body of 22-year-old Lefei Huang, who went missing while hiking in the Mount Baldy area of the San Gabriel Mountains during heavy snowstorms, was recovered after a member of the public flying a drone spotted her body. Search operations were hindered by the severe weather conditions, and law enforcement agencies used the incident to warn the public against hiking alone in bad weather. The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department urged people to refrain from mountain activities during the inclement weather, emphasizing the serious risks posed by the current conditions.
A 22-year-old woman, Lifei "Ada" Huang, who went missing while hiking on Mt. Baldy during a powerful storm, has been found dead after a week-long search. Her body was located by a drone operator and later retrieved by Sheriff's Air Rescue 360. Authorities advise against mountain activities during inclement weather due to unsafe conditions and stretched resources, urging hikers to exercise caution.
The body of 22-year-old hiker Lifei Huang, who went missing on Mt. Baldy on Feb. 4, 2024, was recovered by a sheriff’s department air rescue aircraft on Sunday morning after a citizen spotted her location from a drone. Despite search and rescue efforts, crews were unable to reach her due to unsafe conditions. The cause of her death has not been released.
The body of missing hiker Lifei Huang, 22, was recovered on Mount Baldy after a citizen spotted her from a drone, leading to a search and rescue operation. Huang went missing during a solo hike on Feb. 4, and despite extensive efforts, unsafe conditions hindered previous search attempts. The cause of her death has not been disclosed.
A 22-year-old woman from El Monte, Lifei Huang, has gone missing after embarking on a solo hike in Mount Baldy amid a strong storm in Southern California. Search and rescue efforts have been hindered by heavy snowfall and the risk of avalanches, prompting authorities to urge hikers to avoid mountain activities. The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department is advising caution due to the challenging weather conditions and stretched resources.
A 22-year-old woman, Lifei Huang, remains missing after setting out for a solo hike on Mount Baldy amidst heavy rain and snow from an atmospheric river. Search and rescue efforts have been hindered by extreme snowfall and avalanche risks, with recovery operations set to resume when conditions improve. Three other hikers were successfully recovered from the mountain, while the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department has urged residents to avoid mountain activities during the inclement weather.
Human skeletal remains were discovered in Joshua Tree National Park after researchers found a backpack belonging to missing hiker Trammell Evans, who was last seen in April. Evans, an experienced hiker, had not registered for a backcountry use permit before embarking on his trip. The identity of the remains and cause of death are yet to be determined, and the investigation is ongoing.
A missing hiker in Hawaii was rescued nearly 200 feet down a steep mountain slope after her barking dog caught the attention of bystanders. The Honolulu Fire Department dispatched seventeen responders, who repelled down the slope and airlifted the hiker to safety after finding personal items and contacting the owner. The hiker, a 35-year-old woman, was provided with basic life support treatment before being airlifted to safety about three hours after the initial 911 call.
The body of a missing hiker, Adam Fuselier, has been found on Reynolds Mountain in Glacier National Park. Fuselier, a 32-year-old man from Colorado, was reported missing on August 29 after his family hadn't heard from him. Search crews located his body after receiving credible tips from hikers who had contact with him. The cause of his death is still under investigation.
The body of a backpacker who went missing in Yosemite National Park has been found after being swept away by a fast-flowing creek. Hayden T. Klemenok vanished on July 2 while backpacking with a group near Upper Chilnualna Falls. His body was recovered on Sunday, and the cause of death is presumed to be accidental drowning. Authorities have been warning the public about the dangers of rivers, streams, and lakes due to the massive runoff caused by California's winter snowpack melting.
Officials in Yosemite National Park are searching for Hayden Klemenok, a missing hiker who was last seen backpacking with a group at Upper Chilnualna Fall on Sunday afternoon. Klemenok entered Chilnualna Creek near the trail junction but hasn't been seen since. He was last seen wearing a red t-shirt, blue swimming trunks, white sneakers, a tan hat, and sunglasses. Anyone with information is urged to contact Yosemite National Park dispatch.