The body of 22-year-old hiker Lifei “Ada” Huang, who went missing during a solo trek on Mount Baldy amid powerful winter storms, has been found after a weeklong search-and-rescue effort hampered by dangerous weather conditions. Despite extensive search efforts and a tip from a citizen flying a drone, the rescue teams were unable to reach the area where Huang was believed to be due to the treacherous mountain conditions. The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department has warned that the heavy snowfall has made the mountain highly dangerous for hikers, with limited resources available for rescue operations.
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 helicopter crashed in the Mojave Desert near Nipton, California, with no survivors found. The crash occurred east of the 15-Freeway, and authorities have not confirmed the number of people on board or their identities. The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the incident.
Five men have been arrested in connection with the killings of six people in the Southern California desert, believed to be linked to a marijuana dispute. The bodies were found at a remote dirt crossroads in the Mojave Desert, and the suspects were apprehended after search warrants were served. The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department stated that the area is so remote that assistance from the California Highway Patrol's Aviation Division was required to locate the scene.
Six people were found dead near a minivan and SUV on a dirt road in the high desert of San Bernardino County. The bodies were discovered during a wellness check near Highway 395 in El Mirage, with details about their identities and cause of death not immediately available. Two vehicles were found at the scene, and evidence markers were placed near the bodies and vehicles, with at least one vehicle showing signs of bullet holes. The investigation is focused solely on the El Mirage scene, and authorities are working to gather information to bring justice to the victims.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department has identified Travis Ikeguchi, 27, as the suspect accused of shooting and killing Laura Ann Carleton, the owner of a clothing store in Cedar Glen, California. The motive for the killing is believed to be linked to Carleton flying a Pride flag outside her business. Ikeguchi made disparaging remarks about the flag before shooting Carleton. He was later shot and killed by deputies. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working to gather more information about the unregistered murder weapon.
The remains of British actor Julian Sands, who went missing while hiking on Mount Baldy in Southern California more than five months ago, have been found and identified by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. The manner of death remains under investigation. Sands had dozens of film and television credits over his five-decade career.
A Perris man, David Stebbins, was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a juvenile girl whom he provided marijuana to in Needles. Stebbins was booked on suspicion of lewd acts with a minor under 14 and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
The search for British actor Julian Sands, who went missing during a hike in Mount Baldy, California, has resumed after five months. Over 80 search and rescue volunteers, deputies, and staff conducted the most recent search on Saturday, but Sands was not located. The search was assisted by drone crews and two helicopters that conducted aerial searches in remote and otherwise inaccessible areas. Sands, 65, has dozens of film and television credits over a five-decade career.
The search for British actor Julian Sands, who went missing while hiking in the San Gabriel mountains in January, resumed on Saturday but was unsuccessful. Over 80 search and rescue volunteers, deputies, and staff participated in the search efforts, which were supported by two helicopters and drone crews. Severe weather conditions have presented ongoing challenges in the search for Sands, who is best known for his work in shows like “24” and movies “A Room with a View” and “Arachnophobia.” The San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department has conducted eight ground and air searches specific to Sands, with volunteers clocking in over 500 hours of search time.
Search efforts for British actor Julian Sands, who went missing in the Southern California mountains in January, have resumed. More than 80 search and rescue volunteers, deputies, and staff searched for Sands, but he was not found. The search teams, two helicopters, and a drone crew looked in remote areas in Mount Baldy for the actor. Sands' missing person case is still active, and the search for the actor will continue in a limited scope.
Over 80 Search and Rescue volunteers, deputies and staff searched for missing actor Julian Sands on Mount Baldy, but he was not located. The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department has conducted eight ground and air searches specific to Sands since his January disappearance. Sands remains an active missing person.
The search for veteran actor Julian Sands, who went missing in January while hiking around Mount Baldy, has resumed after being temporarily suspended due to severe winter conditions. More than 80 search and rescue volunteers, deputies, and staff participated in the search, which included two helicopters and drone crews. Despite conducting eight searches and eight other operations, Sands remains missing. The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department said the search efforts will continue in a limited capacity due to extreme alpine conditions.
