Mount Baldy Trails Closed After Three Hikers Found Dead

Several trails on Mount Baldy are temporarily closed following the discovery of three deceased hikers, including a 19-year-old identified as Marcus Alexander Muench Casanova. The hikers were located during a search for Casanova after he fell near the Devil’s Backbone trail. Due to extreme environmental hazards, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department has closed seven trails until January 7 to prevent further incidents. Authorities emphasize the importance of complying with this closure to ensure public safety.

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