Missing 22-year-old hiker found dead on Mt. Baldy
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- Опубліковано 10 лют 2024
- Lifei Huang, the 22-year-old woman missing for a week after going for a solo hike on Mt. Baldy in the midst of a powerful storm, was found dead on Sunday. Laurie Perez reports.
A solo hike on a mountain during a winter storm is a bad idea.
Worst storm in 20 years prediction.
To me it seemed suicidal unless there was foul play on the trail since she was alone.
She won the Darwin Award.
@@soupnfresh this is schizo logic.
@@soupnfresh
I was thinking that when I first heard about this last week. Nobody in their right mind would go trekking under harsh conditions unless they had a death wish.
As a hiker, you never ever should go on a hike when a snowstorm is about to commence.
Does one need to be "as a hiker" to understand that or even come up with such an obvious statement?? Ps...nearly everyone who's gone outside is "a hiker".
@@Korubi.Except for the person in this very story who died....who pissed in your cornflakes?
She was hiking alone. Like what?
@@Korubi.clearly even some hikers underestimate a snowstorm considering this and other tragic stories involving hikers.
@@airraverstaz oMg dont be so toxic
At age 73 it really hits me hearing about a young person dying so young it’s just sad
How it feels to be 73
Most of these clowns are not gonna live to your age. The average vaccinated eighteen year old is going to get cancer by the time they're 35
natural selection
Im in my 30s and im already very risk averse. Or atleast ive learned to be in the last 5 years. i dont even drive my car fast anymore. Got too my ppl who rely on me and too many responsibilities.
22 year olds nowadays are more like 17-18 year olds in mindset. They all think theyre invincible and can do anything, but theyre still very irresponsible, stupid and take many risks.
@@Boomdizzle99Its just hiking man. Just yesterday me and my 45 year old brother go hiking with his 40 year ols friends. We got unlucky coz our tire exploded while driving on freeway at 110 kph his car is new just 2 months old. we have no injuries. Just more grateful .
It’s fortunate they at least found her. So sad though.
Not really she made a decision to go out there in those conditions so nobody can really have any sorrow for anything maybe she wanted this
@@user-lp1jw9bo5yJudging by your response then you also have zero sympathy for druggies overdosing deaths, stunt people dying during performances, and people dying in car crashes, because all of those people knew and accepted the risks involved.
you got some issues. go fix yourself. youre sad @@user-lp1jw9bo5y
@@user-lp1jw9bo5y You are retarded
@@user-lp1jw9bo5y
A life lost is a life lost. Have some empathy
I almost died on Mt Baldy when giant rocks fell toward me and missed my head by inches. I'll never go back.
Loose rocks??
Holyyy I’m glad you’re okay
oh my bad...didn't see you below
is it that bad? Hiking is dangerous.
They don't call it Mt Baldy for nothing.
Go out for a day hike with survival gear for an overnight. Always plan for the possibility of injuries and changes in weather. Most important cancel the plans if the situation changes and makes it more hazardous than your ability is suited to. She failed some or all of these standards. Solo adventuring is not for average people.
Always be willing to cancel your plans, that is the first step to safety.
Summited on Baldy solo in the winter a number of times. Excellent advice. I'd never attempt it in storm conditions.
go with a group and be near civilization.
@@jim2376 Solo winter hikes on Mt Baldy are the best. Done it myself numerous times.
Bein on the mountain the day this girl started. Had to turn back after making it up to the Saddle, about 3/4 mi after Ski Hut.
facts facts
Better advice: Don't go out the house lol
I feel for her loved ones. That being said this is a teachable moment of basic outdoor survival-don't go hiking during a storm.
teachable moment - don't ever go hiking! If you go to mount baldy - visit a cabin - eat some fries. Relax by a heater that's controlled. Don't be by a fire on a mountain - even if controlled.
The beauty of nature hides how dangerous it can be in the wrong conditions
This is so sad. She looked so peaceful and at home in her video but she was so young and had so much life left to live. My prayers to her family and loved ones!
where she other video, i only saw her friend video. ya they seem cozy
The "Day Hike" is the most dangerous form of hiking and is elevated to being extremely hazardous when going alone and in extreme weather conditions. Unfortunately this is another example I can use when I instruct youth and adults about the hazards of hiking.
Yeah. "Day hikes" are dangerous because people prep for them assuming that they will make it back to their car by night fall. "Day hikes" aren't guaranteed to last a day.
I rode motorcycle from sunny Palm Springs up into Mt. San Jacinto just above it.....The drastic change in temp was mind numbing...I wasn't prepared for that!!
Well then why weren't you looking for her?
Exactly. It can be 100 in Palm Springs and 45 and rainy in Jacinto. If you were on a motorcycle, you would be freezing before you realized it and could safely turn around. I'm glad you are okay.
@@markmedley6849 exactly! I won't be doing that again. I stopped at a pizza place and they were kind enough to put my gloves in the oven. Lol
@@davidwright873kind of them to warm your gloves in their oven
I always take extra clothing with me when I motorcycle, in case of abrupt weather change. You will be wise to do the same. Bring water, food snack, extra clothing, mean to start fire, etc. Think about what you have to do if your motorcycle has a flat or damaged.
smh the fact she even went alone is an awful decision
If you know your body really well, the average untrained hiker who could not help him/herself becomes a RISK for you.
70+ have hiked alone all in the mountains for decades. That is what training is for.
People have no idea how bad a shape they are in.
A trained dog is a much better idea (except for the bear issue😂)
I climbed that mountain when I was a teenager during the summer. Full pack. Wasn't easy. Crazy to attempt it without proper equipment. Especially during winter.
R.I.P. She shouldn’t have been there. A bad decision. Poor thing.
America's wilderness aint no place for fragile city folk. She probably went hiking wearing jogging attire lol
@@BxBxProductionsnot jogging wear, she was wearing normal hiking clothing but nature killed her. Chinese girls tend to be small and fragile because of their Chinese food and family saying they shouldn’t be fat. It’s the beauty standard in China to be super skinny
Rest in peace for her.
Never underestimate mother nature, poor decision and poor planning lead to this.
I waxs a long-time experienced mountaineer, over 30 years. The one thing that could scare me the most was, and still is, weather. Steep rock, hard ice, bearsm even solo hiking....no problem. High winds, whiteout conditions, severe cold...these can kill.
As someone who is am armature kayaker I can tell you the weather can be the worst element and I learn from wisdom and I'm a fast learner the first time's a warning, the first time is the last time.
I did a lot of solo diving and solo hiking when I lived in California-conditions are a HUGE FACTOR. If conditions were bad, or if I started getting a weird vibe during a dive/hike, then I ended it. If conditions were bad from the onset, I didn’t even start it.
So sad-I’ve been praying for her.
Unfortunately this will happen again,again, again and again….People are ignorant about the recent deaths in that mountain. 😞
People have no common sense. Especially those in their teens and 20’s. Half of them can’t change a flat tire. It’s obvious some of them don’t know well enough to stay home rather than venture out in the mountains in a storm.
@@Paiadakine That includes people from all ages. They think they are invincible.
Who cares we have over population of people and dummies and we have about tell million people in the city alone all of your again and again and again will only make more laws more rules and regulations to affect others more so than she affected herself
Trust me, I'm not - but it's important that the government posts a sign to warn hikers before going in - the signage there is just so minor.
Ruling out suicide already?
many years ago, my step father told me to never go hiking around Baldy alone, I always listened, so sad this lovely young lady did not have this local knowledge...
I used to hike there a lot when I lived in California-so sad to see that this happened. I lift her family up to the Lord to be comforted in this time. 🙏❤️✝️
Going any remote place alone is never a good idea.
I really like how drones are very helpful for mountaineering. For me, if I go on a mountain, I'll be sure to carry a drone with me, because a drone can alert someone as to where I am and let me communicate with them. I believe drones are essential to pack for a hike!
Prayers for her family. 🙏
This is so heartbreaking 💔
Especially when she is very cute. So sad. :(
I’m so sad to hear this as a member of the hiking community Rest in Peace princess, I hiked the same trail 3 weeks ago and one of my friends slipped and fall thanks god there was a tree and she was able to hold on to it please I know wearing the micro spikes for a long time can be uncomfortable but is best to be safe and when walking in narrow areas please stay away from the landfills my condolences to her family 😭😭
SO, SAD. MY HEART GOES OUT FOR THE FAMILY.
condolences to her family so sorry for your loss🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Prayers for her friends and family and this is another reminder don’t do it alone! 💔🇺🇸🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽😢
I hope her family has a higher IQ than she did 🤡👋. She risked the lives of Search & Rescue with her bad choices
Never go alone!
I just don’t understand. Solo hiking in 2024 ? She should’ve been accompanied, knowing the slow systems were off the coast line why would she even dare to hike ??? I just don’t get it
Walking into freezing temps past the point of no return to fall asleep and not wake up is an age old way of committing....
@@KDbbasm Do you really think-? 😰 Man I hope not.
@@ticklemebreathless1394
No, I sure don't want that to be the case... but just last week. I pray it doesn't become a trend.
I don't get hiking.....it's like lying on the beach....Isn't there something better you could be doing??
SHM. Solo hikers matter!LMAO
Sad, rest in peace
Rest in Peace
Our Condolences Go Out to her family and friends
What a shame
She was beautiful, but not very smart. Better luck in the next life. RIP
Nature can be so treacherous. ❤ sympathy
That poor baby girl, ugh. Sorry to the family.
Teacher from cold part of United States said usually tourists are the ones who get caught stranded in winter storm weather since locals know better.
ALWAYS BE PREPARED FOR EXTREME WEATHER, ALWAYS BE PREPARED.
OUR PRAYER FOR THE FAMILMY AND THE YOUNG WOMAN
RIP GOD BLESS
Even at home always be prepared and stocked with emergency items. God Bless you and yours. Stay safe.
If we’d only known about a 100 year storm approaching the region.
Was so hoping they would find her alive. RIP, adventurous soul.
So, so sad 😢 Prayers to the family. Never, ever go hiking alone people, especially in the snow.
😔🙏
Never underestimate the elements folks! Especially if you're on your own. This brought to memory a friend's story when they went hiking in Mt Ruapehu (New Zealand) last spring. Clear sunny day, light winds, but it was still pretty cold especially on the snowy portions of the mountain. Halfway on their way down, my friends encountered 2 young guys on their way up (probably tourists), wearing only t-shirt and jeans, and normal rubber shoes. My friends chatted them up asked "don't you guys have jackets at least, it's pretty cold up there!", and the guys said "it's fine, it's sunny and we'll be sweating from the exertion anyway". Thinking the guys were old enough to know when to turn back if it gets too cold, my friends continued their hike downhill. About an hour later, a rescue chopper came and rescued those same two guys because they collapsed from hypothermia. Luckily for them, there were other hikers that day who helped them out. My friends could only shake their heads in disbelief.
RIP 😢
RIP beautiful soul
Prayers for her family
no
Seen a video where a friend/family member was saying she was prepared for anything
So sad prayers for her loved ones
hahahahaha too late for prayers.
What was she thinking, going for a hike in the mountains during a snow storm? Really?
Condolences to her family
There are 22 peaks in the US named "Mt. Baldy". I had no clue where this was until you said San Bernadino county.
May her soul rest in peace 🙏
R.I.P, you don't start any summit hike at 2 pm, a brutal snow coming, no proper gear
Hiking can be a beautiful thing, but please be aware of pending weather and always go with friends going anywhere out in the wild by yourself is too dangerous
I’m very impressed how the news team pronounced her last name. RIP.
What was she thinking, going hiking at that time? I have been on that hike.
RIP, sad
The equipment that could have kept her alive until rescue or until the storm passed weighs less than 5 lbs.
Very tragic.
Happens every year, someone doing a facebook live or other video stream, often solo female, doesn't return. Unfortunate loss, sad 😔
Solo hiking in snow or summer is not a great idea for anyone
we must all respect the weather
22 and BEAUTIFUL...damn. too soooon. wayyyy too soon. wtf was she doing ALONE???? Thats so tragic :( This is why I hate doing anything outdoors in the winter. I could NEVER. condolences to her fam and friends
After several nights of freezing temps, the result was inevitable even for the most avid hikers
RIP
So she died from the cold alone?? What is your theory to official cause of death?
I've survived freezing temps on Baldy a number of times. To do it, you need the proper equipment, mountaineering boots, expedition grade parka, four season tent like a Bibler, plenty of fuel for a stove, etc. If she planned a day hike without expedition gear for on overnight stay, she was doomed.
They found her body but don't say anything about where she was found. Did she fall off a edge near a ravine or what?
It feels like everytim I hear of someone dying on a mountain, it's always Mt. Baldy :/
because it is
Idk how peoples can solo hiking and not be afraid.
Gone too soon… 😢 rip
theres also a 40yr old hiker who passed away in my country with tropical weather. she`s a solo hiker. buddy buddy system is a must when hiking whatever the climate.
I stated hiking with dad when I was 10 years old weed hike 10-15miles climbing 2-3k elevation. I hiked at night with no flashlights and known how to build a shelter and survive in the local wilderness. With over 20+ years of experience I won’t hike mount baldy alone. Something about that place give me the heebee jeebees. Recently lots of people have gone missing there and they were in groups. Something isn’t adding up. Particularly with heavy snow storms I’ve noticed people gone missing. As Seay away from my baldy and hike Azusa or Big bear area.
I got robbed over in baldy. So I just don't want to hike that area anymore because of that but it's so dangerous. Even when it's spring, the terrain is extremely risky
Yep. Just reading about the number of deaths on Mt. Baldy makes me feel like the hike is not worth it, especially alone and in winter.... So many other safer and beautiful nature trails/mountains (though less popular) in southern California that you can hike / summit.
REST IN PEACE BEAUTIFUL YOUNG GIRL CHEERS N HULAHULALUIA
She’s gorgeous. What a sad loss
I don’t understand how she died, so there is a storm in the distance? Why can’t she just turn back if it gets cold or too much
Strong modern female, mindset
@@user-xq2jz2pt8d😂
Sad story. She was not the first to die on Mt Baldy nor will she be the last. I have mt biked in all the major mountain ranges in and near Los Angeles, before I leave I try to have a plan, but I can't foresee all possible problems. It seems like she also had a plan and her friends knew where she was. Sadly, it happened again.
Many unfortunate deaths have occurred in the wilderness areas around Los Angeles. From the beaches to mountains to deserts. I think being so close to a major metropolitan area as big as Los Angeles, it gives people a false sense of security. The mentality creeps in that it's not dangerous here. How can it be, there are millions of people within eyesight? We are all human and can succumb to the same mentality. Accidents can happen, if you're alone help may not arrive in time. I've been alone many times in the wilderness.
May she rest in peace.
always bring a satellite communicator if you're ever doing anything outdoors. once you get out of cell range you're in a lot of danger.
RIP
🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
Its snowing in the mountains....lets go for a hike and keep troubling the rescue workers for weeks to recover your remains ! Who does that ??
What is wrong with that girl smiling when she's talking about It's scary that people go missing on the mountain😮
its crazy now that we have the drone technology to do this. this wouldve been really expensive 10 years ago. rip
Rip angel 🪦
well.. at least she died young while doing something she liked.. i also had a friend, she died during a hike because a tree suddenly fell and hit her head..
may her soul find peace and this unfortunate incident can be lesson to others
Add those 2 to the death list "we're not super experienced, but ..."
That's a good sign, being humble enough to acknowledge lack of experience means they tend to be careful and not take trails beyond their capability. Overconfidence and lack of self awareness is the deadly opposite.
@@benjaminguilatcoivtrue
@@benjaminguilatcoiv It's easy for a professional or experienced hiker to get lost in good weather, that's why they know better than to hike in the winter.
@@Gloria-ro4vn it depends upon the trail they take, a common one would have other hikers on it so they're not really isolated and not extending their hours, they'll be fine enough.
But…they’re idiots! 😂😂😂
sad and avoidable..
She died doing what she liked. Braver than most of us, nothing is saddenig about her death
Braver ?? Nothing Braver about losing your life needlessly
Nooooooo
how do we know this wasn't a suicide?
Winter hiking, especially by yourself, is a terrible idea. Please do not go hiking in the wilderness , by yourself, at any time of the year, especially if you are inexperienced. It is extremely dangerous in so many ways.
They don’t say how she died
Too bad
Risk management is key in life.
rip sorry to know you from the first time
Way too many people over estimate what they capable of...
How experience was she? I honestly can't understand why people make these decisions and do such dangerous things.
Obviously sad to lose a life but at the same time why does these things happen over and over again. Why do people never learn
Please be prepared for your adventure everyone. Your life is yours sure but please feel more responsible to protect yourself not only for yourself but for those family and friends who loves you.
She died doing what she loves
Her body spoutted by a drone…
WTF is this supposed to mean?
Why do people do this by themselves
why and how? it wasn't like she was hiking in the wilderness with no path or obvious pathway to track back, these are known hiking paths, its odd to me that anyone can get lost on these paths
I've hiked those trails. They're no joke.. Especially for just 1 person.
I’ve made the trip to mt baldy a few times but never hiked. Something about mt baldy scares me, like it’s haunted.