Missing 69-year-old hiker found safe in Garrapata Creek
Jeanette Bent
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – A missing hiker was found with minor injuries in Garrapata State Park this afternoon, according to the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office.
The hiker, a 69-year-old woman from Carmel, was reported missing last night after they took a routine 2 p.m. hike in the Carmel Highlands area.
Monterey County Sheriff’s Office and Cal Fire BEU began search and rescue efforts into the night before calling off efforts around 2 a.m.
This morning, efforts continued with more agencies helping in efforts from Santa Cruz, San Mateo, and Santa Clara.
Using drones, they were able to locate the missing hiker around 12:40 p.m.
She was transported to a nearby hospital to check on her injuries.
One man reported missing Wednesday evening near Garrapata Creek; Cal Fire BEU
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Cal Fire BEU confirmed that a 60-year-old man was reported missing to State Parks Wednesday evening near Garrapata Creek in Monterey County.
They said that there is a search for the man currently underway using personnel crews and drones.
This is a developing story and more details will be added as we receive them.