Crime & Safety
Orange County Woman Dies After Fall In Joshua Tree National Park
The woman, who was not identified by authorities, apparently suffered a fatal head injury before she was found dead.
ORANGE COUNTY, CA — An Orange County woman was found dead in Joshua Tree National Park, authorities said Tuesday.
The woman, who was only identified as being in her 50s, was found late Saturday after rangers responded to reports of an injured hiker in the Rattlesnake Canyon in the Indian Cove district of the park.
According to National Park Officials, the woman had a fatal head injury.
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Authorities said "no signs of foul play were present," Fox 11 reported.
"Do not attempt to hike in these areas unless you are prepared for this environment," the National Park Service said in a statement.
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No further information was immediately available.
City News Service contributed to this report.
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