A Southern rescue call turned tragic Saturday afternoon when a hiker fell into a steep ravine along the rugged Mount Wilson Trail and was later found dead.
Rescuers responded around 1:51 p.m. after reports that a had fallen below the trail near a challenging “fixed rope” section, the Sierra Madre Search and Rescue Team said in a statement. Climbers often rely on anchored lines to navigate steep terrain.
Search and rescue crews, along with Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department Air 5 helicopter medics, located the man about 30 feet below the trail in a rocky ravine.
First responders attempted lifesaving measures, but the at the scene, rescuers said.
Authorities have not yet released the victims identity or whether the circumstances that led to the fall involved a .
The Mount Wilson Trail, known for its narrow paths and exposed drop-offs in several sections, was temporarily closed as crews worked to recover the body, which was carried off the mountain later that evening.
Multiple agencies responded to the incident, including the Sierra Madre Search and Rescue Team, and Fire departments, Arcadia and Pasadena fire crews and Los Angeles County Fire.
The Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department urged the public to use caution on the trail, particularly in technical sections that require careful footing and proper equipment, the Los Angeles Times reported.
The investigation remains ongoing.
