All articles tagged with #san gabriel mountains
Originally Published 8 days ago — by ABC7 Los Angeles
Two hikers from Los Angeles, originally from Guatemala, were found dead on Mount Baldy after falling from the Devil's Backbone trail, with their bodies discovered during a rescue operation that also involved the recovery of a third hiker who fell nearby. The incident prompted trail closures for safety.
Originally Published 11 days ago — by ABC7 Los Angeles
A 19-year-old Seal Beach resident, Marcus Alexander Muench Casanova, died after falling approximately 500 feet on Mount Baldy, prompting a temporary trail closure due to dangerous weather and terrain conditions, with authorities warning the public to stay away for safety.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ABC News
22-year-old Lifei Huang went missing after going hiking alone in the Mount Baldy area of the San Gabriel Mountains during a historic Southern California storm. Search efforts have been impeded by heavy snowfall and the risk of avalanches, with rescuers unable to hike in due to unsafe conditions. The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department urges people to refrain from mountain activities during the inclement weather and warns that resources are stretched to their limits.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KABC-TV
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.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
Hikers who found the body of actor Julian Sands, months after his disappearance on California's Mount Baldy, have spoken out about the "surreal" experience. Sands was reported missing in January after failing to return from a hike. The hikers noted that Sands was dressed in all dark colors, lacked appropriate gear for the treacherous mountain, and likely had no reception on his cellphone. The cause of his death remains undetermined, and authorities faced challenges in the search due to extreme weather conditions.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by BBC
The family of British actor Julian Sands, who went missing while hiking in the San Gabriel Mountains in January, have thanked search teams for their efforts and said they continue to hold him in their "hearts". The case remains active, with recent searches hampered by extreme alpine conditions. Sands, best known for roles in A Room With A View and TV shows including 24 and Smallville, lives in Los Angeles with his wife and children.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NewsNation Now
Search efforts continue for British actor Julian Sands, who has been missing since early January while hiking in the area of Mount Baldy, a 10,000-foot peak northeast of Los Angeles. Despite over 80 search and rescue volunteers, deputies and staff searching for him over the weekend, with the help of two helicopters and drone crews, Sands remains an active missing person. The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department has conducted eight ground and air searches specific to Sands since his January disappearance.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Independent
Search efforts for British actor Julian Sands, who went missing while hiking in the Mount Baldy area of the San Gabriel mountains in California on January 13, 2023, have resumed after a five-month hiatus. Despite the efforts of over 80 volunteers, deputies, and staff, including the support of two helicopters and drone crews, Sands has not been located. The missing person case for Sands remains open, and search efforts will continue in a limited capacity. Sands, best known for his breakout movie, A Room With a View (1985), was an avid and experienced hiker.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Los Angeles Times
A dirt parking lot at Bear Divide in the San Gabriel Mountains has become a hot spot for avian research projects, as it attracts as many as 13,000 tanagers, orioles, buntings, grosbeaks and warblers on a single day during their long-distance migrations along the Pacific Flyway. Scientists suggest that the topography has a funneling effect on birds during their journey. Researchers are trying to understand at what point in their journey do these mixed-species flocks of birds decide to pour through Bear Divide rather than fly over or around the mountains. The data gathered will help scientists better understand complex migratory behavior and upgrade conservation strategies at a time when climate change is upsetting the delicate balance between life-and-death conditions in ancient habitats.