A lone hiker sent a final text message to a friend before disappearing during a solo climb of a California mountain peak, triggering a massive rescue operation after no contact was made for days. Authorities confirmed the individual had been attempting to summit a 13,000-foot peak when communication abruptly ended, raising concerns about a potential fall. Search teams were deployed to the remote area, where harsh conditions and steep terrain complicated efforts to locate the missing person. The incident has drawn attention to the dangers of high-altitude hiking and the importance of safety measures in extreme environments.
Hiker sent final text before plunging 13,000ft down California peak New York Post
