Three hikers found dead on southern California’s Mount Baldy
One person had made an emergency call after companion fell 500ft, but rescue copter couldn’t land due to high winds
TL;DR
- Three people were found dead on the Devil's Backbone trail at Mount Baldy.
- High winds prevented rescue crews from reaching an injured hiker and two others.
- A medic was eventually lowered to the location and confirmed the deaths.
- The incident occurred near where actor Julian Sands died in 2023.
- In January 2023, 15 hikers experienced issues on Mount Baldy.
- Two other hikers were rescued from a different trail on Mount Baldy the same day.
- Three hikers were rescued near the same trail in October after getting lost.