Missing California Woman Rescued After 12 Days in Wilderness

Esmeralda Pineda found severely dehydrated and emaciated near Yuba River, requiring immediate medical attention.

24-year-old Esmeralda Pineda disappeared from a mining camp in Nevada City on August 26.
She was discovered by deputies atop a canyon near the Yuba River and Sweetland Creek.
The rescue involved specialized search teams rappelling into the treacherous canyon area.
Pineda was airlifted to a hospital for treatment; her current condition remains unknown.
Officials are unsure how she survived nearly two weeks in the wilderness.