California hiker dies after falling 30 feet from popular trail into ravine

A Southern California rescue call turned tragic Saturday afternoon when a hiker fell into a steep ravine along the rugged Mount Wilson Trail and was later found dead.

Rescuers responded around 1:51 p.m. after reports that a hiker had fallen below the trail near a challenging "fixed rope" section, the Sierra Madre Search and Rescue Team said in a statement. Climbers often rely on anchored lines to navigate steep terrain.

Search and rescue crews, along with Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Air 5 helicopter medics...