A woman survived four nights after her truck plunged off a cliff in the Angeles National Forest, according to reports.
She told rescuers that she was avoiding a deer Wednesday night when her Ford Ranger fell off the side of Mount Baldy Road and into an embankment at about 3.3 miles, CBS News reported. It is said that
The woman was found Sunday afternoon after spending several days in the frigid cold. She was airlifted to a hospital, but her condition remains unknown, the newspaper said. Rescuers said she was able to speak when she was found.
“As you all know, January was very cold and wet with rain and low temperatures,” U.S. Forest Service Chief Engineer Matt Brossard told NBC Los Angeles. “She was lucky that someone was out hiking and found her.”
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The accident reportedly occurred on January 3, 2024 at mile marker 3.3 on Mount Baldy Road. (Google Maps)
“Accidents themselves are common on these mountain roads,” Brossard said. “Excessive speed for current conditions and lack of familiarity with the roads are major contributing factors to many accidents. However, her survival, not only through the accident but also through the elements, is a great sign for the new year. It is a miracle.”
Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies told NBC that the woman suffered from hypothermia, dehydration, malnutrition and may have sustained leg injuries.
Fox News Digital reached out to the Los Angeles County Fire Department and Sheffiff Police Department for more information, but did not immediately receive a response.
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Baldy Mountain, California (Getty Images)
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department posted these tips on January 6, 2024 on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. (Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department/@LASDHQ on X)
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Over the weekend, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department tweeted travel tips for inclement weather, including avoiding trips to the mountains and checking road conditions before traveling.
