Search Intensifies for Missing Hiker Swept Away in California River

Authorities continue the search for a 59-year-old nurse who vanished while hiking in the Angeles National Forest.

A 59-year-old woman, described as a traveling nurse from Central California, went missing after being swept away by the San Gabriel River while hiking with friends in the Angeles National Forest.
The incident occurred on Saturday morning when the woman lost her footing while trying to cross the river near the Heaton Flats Trail.
Approximately 60 personnel, including mountain rescue teams, helicopters, drones, and members of the U.S. Forest Service, have been deployed in the search efforts.
Authorities have warned hikers to use extreme caution when crossing streams, rivers, or creeks, advising against crossing water higher than their knees and testing the stability of rocks or logs before crossing.
The search for the missing hiker is ongoing, with no updates on her condition or location as of the latest reports.