"Our worst fears became reality. We immediately activated emergency response. Emergency crews from the Los Angeles County Fire Department, its air operations unit, and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department were on the scene."
"Turn around if the water looks too fast or deep. Your life (and your loved ones' hearts) are worth more than any hike. The rescue team urged the public to stay off the East Fork and Bridge to Nowhere Trail until the water levels drop significantly."
"The trail was reopened last summer following nearly a year of closure due to the Bridge fire that burned more than 56,000 acres in 2024. The reopening surprised many in the hiking community and some forest officials."
A fatal incident occurred on the Bridge to Nowhere trail in Angeles National Forest when a young mother was swept into the San Gabriel River at the second river crossing. The San Dimas Mountain Rescue Team was stationed at the East Fork trailhead providing river crossing safety information when emergency responders were alerted. Multiple agencies including Los Angeles County Fire Department, air operations, and Sheriff's Department responded to the scene. The woman's body was recovered during the search operation. Following the tragedy, rescue officials urged the public to avoid the East Fork and Bridge to Nowhere Trail until water levels decrease significantly, emphasizing that safety precautions should take priority over recreational activities.
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