A woman in Southern California has been found dead after disappearing on a solo hike, authorities said.
Narineh Avakian, 37, was discovered near the mountain. Waterman Trail in the Angeles National Forest in San Fernando Saturday around 1:30 p.m., Glendale police said.
Narineh Avakian was reported missing by her family on March 8, 2021. (Glendale Police Department)
Avakian was last seen leaving her home in Glendale on March 7 for a one-day hiking expedition, police said.
But when she did not return the next day, her family reported her missing to the authorities.
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Avakian did not tell her family where she was going, but she was an avid hiker, authorities said.
“According to the family, it is common for Narineh to go hiking with groups and go on solo outings, although she has been going solo lately,” police said.
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On Thursday afternoon, her car was found parked at the Buckhorn Day Use Area along the Angeles Crest Highway, authorities said.
“It should be noted that there has been a severe snowstorm recently,” police said Friday.
No disturbance is suspected in her death, but the investigation continues, authorities said.
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The coroner’s office is now investigating the cause of death, news station KCBS-TV reported.