On Monday, Dec. 29 at about 11:30 a.m., rescuers with the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department and the Fontana Sheriff’s Station responded to a request to find an injured 19-year-old hiker who reportedly had fallen roughly 500 feet near Devil’s Backbone, the sheriff’s department said in a news release.

He reportedly fell from one of the trails on Lion’s Head trails in the early hours of Thursday (18/12) morning. Emergency services were alerted shortly after the fall, prompting an immediate and

Over the weekend, Cape Peninsula rescue teams faced a surge in hiking emergencies, from heat exhaustion to a tragic fatality. Discover the vital safety tips from WSAR to protect yourself this summer.

A fatal fall and multiple rescues this past weekend have highlighted a growing number of hiking incidents on the Cape Peninsula.