A sheriff’s air rescue team recovered the bodies Tuesday at about 2 p.m., the department confirmed Tuesday evening. Harsh weather complicates rescues and makes it difficult to find missing hikers, said San Bernardino County sheriff’s spokesperson Gloria Orejel. Baldy is under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Forest Service, San Bernardino County shoulders the primary burden for responding to emergencies there, Rowe said. The Forest Service closed the Mt. “Even in popular and frequently visited areas, conditions can change quickly — particularly during winter weather — and can present serious, sometimes unpredictable hazards to visitors,” the statement said.

Source: Los Angeles Times December 30, 2025 20:18 UTC