16-year-old girl missing after hike in Plumas National Forest found alive, deputies say
A teenager, who failed to return Sunday from a hike in the Lakes Basin Recreation area of Plumas County with her chihuahua, was found alive Monday, authorities said.
The search had continued Monday for the 16-year-old after Plumas County sheriff’s deputies received the call of the missing girl about 6 p.m. Sunday from the girl’s mother, who had dropped her off earlier that day near Elwell Lakes Lodge, sheriff’s officials said.
Deputies reported having rescued the teen about 4:30 p.m. and offered her medical treatment.
The Lakes Basin Recreation Area just south of Graeagle on Highway 89 is a popular destination in the Plumas National Forest known for its lakes, hiking trails, swimming and camping. Lakes Basin is about 145 miles northeast of Sacramento.
Plumas County search-and-rescue personnel combed the area Sunday while a California Highway Patrol helicopter flew in from Redding to join the effort.
This story was originally published October 21, 2024 at 10:25 AM.
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