Body of Missing Hiker Recovered on Mount Baldy
Lefei Huang, 22, was found dead after disappearing just before a severe winter storm.
- 22-year-old Lefei Huang was found dead on Mount Baldy after being missing for over a week.
- Huang embarked on a solo hike on February 4, just before a severe winter storm hit Southern California.
- Search efforts were severely hampered by heavy snowfall, high winds, and avalanche risks.
- A drone operator spotted Huang's body, leading to her recovery by a helicopter crew.
- Authorities warn against hiking in inclement weather and stress that resources for rescue are limited.