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El Monte Woman Missing After Hike on Mount Baldy Found Dead
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El Monte Woman Missing After Hike on Mount Baldy Found Dead

The stunning beauty of the San Gabriel Mountains in California attracts hikers from all around, but it can also pose unforeseen dangers. One such tragic incident unfolded when a 22-year-old woman, Lifei "Ada" Huang from El Monte, embarked on a solo hike on Mount Baldy during a powerful storm. Despite extensive search efforts, Huang's lifeless body was discovered a week later. Huang set out on her hike on February 4th, 2024, in the midst of a formidable storm. The atmospheric river brought heavy rain and adverse conditions to Southern California, making hiking treacherous. She was last seen around 2:30 p.m. on that fateful day, and by 4:30 p.m., all contact with her was lost. Concerns grew, prompting a search operation by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. Despite the ded...