Hiker missing for days on California’s Mount Baldy found dead

Body of Lifei Huang, 22, recovered on Sunday morning after being reported missing on 4 February

The body of a 22-year-old hiker has been recovered from the mountains in southern California following an intense week-long search in challenging winter conditions, authorities said on Sunday.

Lifei Huang disappeared on 4 February after going hiking alone in the Mount Baldy area of the San Gabriel mountains, just as an atmospheric river was set to drench the region. The historic storm covered the mountains in snow and the harrowing weather and avalanche risks hindered search efforts.