Body of missing hiker found near 'Nighthawk Trail' on Black Mountain
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- čas přidán 8. 09. 2024
- San Diego search and crews found the body of missing hiker, 50-year-old Diem Le Nguyen, Monday, June 24, off of the Nighthawk Trail on Black Mountain.
Police said they found a body matching Le Nguyen's description around 9:15 a.m. Monday. She was found a quarter mile from the nearest intersection. Her family has been notified.
The medical examiner is taking over the investigation and will confirm the identity.
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Holding a charity hike scheduled during a heatwave seems like an invitation to disaster.
My heart goes out to her and all affected by this tragedy.
Even with 100 people, a death still occurred. Bottomline just don't do it during a heatwave.
@@Native722 People could have just told them that if they hold this event during the extreme summer, they will not do it. They could have opted for an indoor walking track or anything else and collected money that way. There are always stupid people who don't research what they need to do before they go. Out of 100 people one died, so the rest of them probably paid attention. I would have just said "don't count me in".
Complete lack of judgement by whoever organized the event. Heat wave notifications and warnings are on the flipping news, they don’t “just happen” but obviously people have to make their own judgment about whether to go or not. Sad outcome for this woman and her family and friends. 😢
They were early. It does not take that long at 8am to get up the top and come back. Someone killed her! Especially the organizer decided not to speak up. Isn’t that playing the Fifth? I love near by and as a non-climber I had hiked that mountain. It is not a long hike.
@@MT-zy8el Hum, are you involved directly in this case to make such a statement? Do you know this person and her medical history? How about some proof if you are making the claim someone killed her. Why isn’t it possible she had an unknown underlying health condition aggravated by the heat. The fact a bunch of people did not die in those conditions is kinda irrelevant to this person and her family. My uncle and his girlfriend did a hike in Arizona in 120 degree heat with no problem. While I think that is beyond crazy everyone has a unique tolerance and some are much more susceptible to heat stroke. Not everything is a coverup or a conspiracy and when there is ANY question they do an autopsy. Facts do matter!
This heatwave is NOT the time to hike or to physically exert yourself. Please stay hydrated and safe out there everyone
👏🏽🙏🏽
Car accident in heat is horrific. Hot metal bends. I've seen it wrap around poles. People drive safe
I just did 8hrs in 109 degrees on same Saturday, let’s goooo!
@@conqueringlion420Not a wise thing to do. Heat exhaustion/heat stroke hits quickly. Once it does you only have a short time to get your body cooled down. Stay safe.
@@Melmelba You don’t always get to pick your own battles but once your in it you must fight till it’s over, and in fact by wisdom the knowledge and understanding is where the champions come out on top
Here in AZ we go out at first light, and be back by 8am. And always have plenty of fluids...
Believe it or not, heat exhaustion usually hits you AFTER you've done the hardest hiking, and you're on the way down, probably a delayed effect. She just didn't know her limits, and sadly didn't have enough water. She got heat exhaustion, then got light headed and disoriented and weak. She could have had some coffee beforehand, which could have been a major dehydration.I've been on the brink of this three times in my life, and I have really learned my lesson.
Yesss the dehydration from Coffee while in the heat is bad.
@@TheGrinddcore same here ! I can’t do much out in the heat anymore - even in the high 80s - coffee - yes - I have given up coffee in previous summers due to this . Poor lady
What's the point of during a GROUP HIKE if people don't stick together? Epic fail for her friends and family smh 🤦🏽♀️
Exactly...
Agreed!!!
I found a lady on the Three Sisters Falls trail abandoned by her "friends." She was literally laying on the ground, too hot and tired to move. I was about to turn back myself because I knew my start time was too late in the day, but thankfully I saw her and had lots of extra Gatorade and snacks. She guzzled all of my liquids and I insisted on hiking back with her. Thank god she made it!
@@Samantha-pn4zkgeez, friends like those she didn’t need enemies. Thanks for helping her💙
The group told her to wait - SHE decided to go on without the group. Pay attention girlfriend
Oh no she was wearing all black tight fitting clothes. She is too covered up to sweat and cool off. Poor Woman!
That was my first thought too. So sad.
Some people’s intelligence gets in the way of their survival. She was always bound to die of something stupid. Glad she didn’t get anyone else killed.
. She put herself in the wrong place at the wrong time. Poor life decision !
Her death could have been so easily avoided. Very sad.
Her sister and nephew were with her but halfway through the sister didn’t feel well so the nephew and her sister went back down and she continued on.
They should have made sure she has a buddy to walk with and enough water before they left her. So sad, RIP Ms. Diem.
I live where we'll get temps of 105° to 108° this week. But it can be much cooler than that and people can still get overheated on a hike if it's not something they do routinely, and if they're not fully hydrated. She made a distress call to her family and said she was out of water ... terribly sad. RIP
Without a GPS tracker device, her distress call to her friends and family was pretty useless, as they couldn't pinpoint her location.
Hard to believe anyone could get lost with those trails.
Carry all the water you think you will need, then pack more.
I know, it's not much more than walking to the store and back.
She probably became disoriented and drifted off the trail😕
@@stewartteaze9328 Americans don’t walk to the store.
No, when it's really hot don't go hiking. It's too dangerous
@@MisfitsFiendClub138 "Really hot" is relative.
A 50-cent plastic whistle issued by hike organizers could have saved her life, as well as so many others who’ve died in ‘group’ hikes.
Common sense could have saved her too Stay in a group
@@silentmajority8365 Also, stop hiking at levels you are not prepared for. So many of these people wake up and just decide they are going hiking with little research on importance of staying with your group (the buddy system), plenty of water, sunscreen etc. I feel bad for the rescue workers who constantly put their lives on the line to rescue people who don't appear to have common sense.
And/or a couple extra bottles of water...
Yes, it’s definitely the fault of everyone except the person who made bad conscious decisions that got them killed. It’s always better to blame everyone except the person responsible so no lessons are ever learned. Note to self… Always rely on other people and never myself to protect my own well being. It’s not my responsibility. I’ll just wait for society to take care of me. Thank you for your wisdom. 🙄
@@user-bx3zz9cx3y Found the hike organizer.
Group Hike Failure.
She left the group. She made an awful mistake.
People should not be hiking right now 😞 This heatwave is no joke. Praying for their family during this terrible tragedy 🙏🏽
Who organized such a stupid trip ? In this weather is irresponsible.
@JohnnytNatural
When it's hot, 1 bottle per half hour, pack heavy, drink early, it only gets lighter
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I'm sure that'll help the family greatly. Well stated.
@@Novastar.SaberCombat It’s advice for the living
How about when it’s hot don’t go at all
Hydrate constantly at least 2 days before hike
@@user-gp1yi3xo5b Excellent advice for some
A group hike means no one left behind.
She walked ahead of her group
@@briando4209 The report says they turned around and when back down early.
@Matthew-is1ih 1:19 She went up with friends and family. Geezz
@Matthew-is1ih Sent you the time stamp 1:19 in last reply. You must be family or friend. Sorry for your lost. OUT.
Aww, being an a$$hole makes tiny Matthew feel like a BIG BOY!!!🤓🤓🤓🤓
Sorry for the loss , RIP. Always check the weather before hiking, bring more water then you need with electrolytes if sweating a lot, and dress appropriately! She is in multiple layers of all tight fitting black clothing, I couldnt think of worse clothing to be wearing on a hot day hike. If you are afraid of getting sun burnt, wear sun block, dont cover your skin with tight black clothing on a hot day.
Oh no 💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔 My heart and prayers are with Diem's family and loved ones.
Senseless. Very sad.
Don’t go hiking in weather like this unless it’s along the coast or low key trails, so sad.
I agree
It was a large organized fund raiser too- how to keep track of that many people ! She insisted on heading up to the peak on her own though- how awful
For
The rest that all decided to turn back
Yeah it's just not intelligent to go out hiking in the summer regardless if it's in the morning.
It is ok to go hiking there, just go earlier or in the afternoon with enough water.
That's very unfortunate. I was really hoping they'd find her alive.
@@poollife777 Yes, that's why I said I was really hoping they'd find her alive, since it turns out they did not. In the future I will adjust how I speak so that you can understand it. That was the goal, right? Instead of you getting smarter, the rest of us have to lower the bar and pander to you, correct. Here, I'll use smaller words from now on just to dumb it down for you. You're welcome.
It's super hot in San Diego right now. It was close to 90 degrees yesterday. Why you would wear all black on the hottest day of the month is crazy. Follow the group. You aren't accomplishing anything going alone if you need help.
I was taught to not hike in high temperatures wait until late afternoon. Praying for her family.
In California the day just gets hotter into the afternoon, it doesn't cool down until the sun goes down. Like tomorrow on black mountain it will be 63 degrees at 7 am, 82 at 1pm and 86 at 6pm
EARLY morning.
That is such a shame. Heatstroke is serious business and it can take very fit people out in hours. It is just not worth it to hike in the heat. Go early, pack more water and salty snacks than you think you need, communicate your intentions, set turn around times for yourself, and if you start getting a headache or stomach cramps, find shade and as quickly as possible wet your major arteries (neck, groin, armpits), fan yourself, and sip water and consume electrolytes.
That’s so strange that she went with a large group and no one noticed she was missing… I’m assuming she must’ve been talking to someone as it is normally done in a group, and those people never realized she wasn’t part of the group anymore…?🤔
Some people aren't really anything other than "invisible" to the main pack. It's an "alpha" thing. Every family has that one individual (sometimes more) who is essentially "at the back" and no one wants to deal with 'em! I've no idea if this is the case, but it would explain the whole: "we went as a group... ... ZOMG! 😳 Wha' hap'n?!" thing. I mean, it's definitely a little laissez-faire. 🤔
You have to be SO CAREFUL with the heat..!! People constantly,..I mean CONSTANTLY underestimate the BEATING your brain & body takes in the HEAT..!!! God Bless Her Soul...
Why would you hike in the super heat wave
May she rest in peace. 😔
Why was she dressed all in black?
Exactly
@Matthew-is1ih you suffer from low intelligence
And the others were dressed for the gym instead of a hike. Heat stroke and ran out of water…sad for her and her family/friends. Clearly wasn’t prepared for the terrain.
Wear white!!!
@@KW145. Exactly 💯
She was so beautiful! Breaks my heart💔😢🌺This was epically preventable 🙏🏼
Why venture away from your group?
Also why would the group allow her to go on her own?
Also why did the group leave her behind or let her go on her own?
The group stopped to take a break, she decided to keep going. Kinda hard to stop someone who is determined. Would you physically stop them if reasoning doesn't?
@@otroflores91the group should have made the count and start an early search. The family she called, should have had police or others alerted..
It does not matter how fit one is, dehydration can hit anyone..
@@otroflores91 yes
Its a crazy ideia to go hiking in this heat and then separate yourself from the safety of a group????????Mother Nature does not forgive arrogance.
Do not hike alone! Or separate from your group.
Sad. RIP
I can't judge Le or anyone else that took part. This is an absolute tragedy. In all tragedies so many people blame the victim. We all question and wonder why this and that didn't happen. We forget that no one asked for this. For me, I could see how this could easily happen to me. We never know how much we need to pay attention to diet, water intake, etc. days before hand. We hike in what we have. We have to take care of bodily functions off trail. No one I know takes their temperature, blood pressure, etc. before a hike or considers normal ailments such as being on our period, etc. In San Diego so many people hike regularly under any condition, even if we don't feel 100%. We push ourselves beyond ourselves, for our family, for friends, for the greater good. We don't know when to sit something out. Then when it becomes life or death, we push even more to try to save ourselves. We engage in low risk activities like this and think no way anything bad can happen especially in this case. Established hikes, sooo many people, cell phones working, calling early for help and not far from the trail, etc. This an absolute tragedy. I am so sorry for everyone affected, loved ones, organizers, and strangers. I've learned from Le that especially with many people, I should have a buddy that stays with me no matter what. I'll be less lax about my safety calls going in and out of hikes and actually make them. I've learned other lessons that I don't need to go into. But even with the best gear and prep, something can go wrong in split second that was unavoidable. What I do want to say to the family, organizers, friends, etc. I am so sorry for your loss. Tragedies happen but sudden unexpected deaths are always difficult. This was an accident and horribly painful for even me, a stranger to learn about. I cannot imagine your grief. As you grieve and as blame would naturally creep into the process, consider Le would want you to blame yourselves? Forgive yourselves for what happened. It wasn't your fault. It was not her fault. Feel all the feels, but do so in a healthy way. You all were doing a selfless thing doing the hike and supporting the charity. Band together in the grief. Continue to support the charity, the cause, Le's belief, etc. focus on that, not your ego that wants to take the blame. Charity do not disband. No matter what, nothing will bring her back, but you can bring her to the forefront. She died supporting a good cause one she strongly believed in. Please don't let it be in vain.
Well said, anything could happen even when you’re well prepared and no one wanted this to happen. I think the organizers made bad judgment and miscalculated the risk given that huge crowd of hikers, around 100 of them, and they knew the heat waves were coming. They should have canceled or postponed the hiking event.
There's safety in numbers in more ways than one.
Heat kills many...stay inside as much as possible
I know the area and this whole thing is tragic because this isn't way out in the boonies, you can see housing tracts everywhere, in fact you can't get away from them. The distances they are speaking of, quarter mile, half mile...plus all those other folks on the hike....wtf? This should never have happened
When I was growing up in Del Mar during the 60s and 70s, you could drive from just on the other side of I-5 all the way to Black Mountain (and environs) on dirt roads. It was the beautiful boonies back then. Those were the days.
@@betsyj59 Even in the 80's I lived in Cardiff-by-the-sea and drove to Carlsbad via El Camino Real with just a few stop lights
omg never leave your group. never let ppl leave on their own. buddy system!
ive been getting headaches in the heat 70-80s and im sometimes in shade or
w hat. last week i had exertional headache and dizziness and nausea from 45 mins of exercise in the morning. i cant imagine full sun and hours of hiking. while getting lost might tack on an hour more wandering she prolly only
had a little bit of water and was already dehydrated . RIP this is so sad as she had a big heart to raise funds for others
Always carry an emergency transponder. Don’t hike alone. Don’t hike in extreme heat. So sorry for family.
Electrolyte drinks. Not just water
My deepest condolences to family so sad
Does wearing dark clothing have an impact on getting overheated in the sun? Just asking.
Yes black clothing gets hotter.
Before a hike. Be sure to have the "Ten Essentials".
Yes! I also carry a whistle and bear spray.. you never know
What are they? @Paulnikon
This is occuring too often...2 miles, that is not very far.....what happened?
Yes, it makes no sense... she even had a cell phone with good coverage (all the antennas are ON Black Mountain).
Heat stroke can affect people seemingly suddenly. If a hiker isn’t experienced and ignorant of heat stroke, they often make the mistake of trying to quietly power through, then suddenly it’s too much and then seemingly suddenly succumb to it all. She also may have had any number of underlying health conditions that exacerbated the symptoms. 😢
This is why i prefer hiking only in groups up to 4, with similar fitness. I know it sounds selfish but it's no fun having to move at the pace of the slowest hiker. The honest mindset is "come on, keep up". The simple remedy is to hike in very small groups with people of the same ability. ❤
Exactly, I'm the opposite. I'm slow take my time and I take ppl that are like me
Need to make it mandatory for all hikers to carry at minimum a 2liter camel back. RIP Mrs Nguyen!
Wow.. I don't get it. Heatwave + hiking = ? Answer is very clear.. but why?
It's called low intelligence
It was an organized event. Date and time were predetermined. But, tight black clothing and not taking enough water and a snack was on her.
I can’t believe they got a hundred people to hike in record heat!
Over 100 people & not one single person had her back? this is why I’m always alone and proud of it, RIP to the woman & condolences 💐 to the family
Some individuals are invisible in both terrestrial and celestial existences. It do be what it do be.
When it's really hot outside don't go hiking. Common sense
You can get into a lot of trouble very quickly in this heat.😢
Can a shed be built for refuge from sun and rain.. And drinking fountain.. just my thoughts..
With deepest sympathy for the family.
Don't go hiking alone people
Such a sorrow loss. My prayers are with his family and friends.
Sad
At first they said she split with them at 10am, a day later they said a smaller group split and went up at 8am. Someone is hiding They were early. It does not take that long at 8am to get up the top and come back. Someone killed her! Especially the organizer decided not to speak up. Isn’t that playing the Fifth? I live near by and as a non-climber I had hiked that mountain. It is not a long hike
Why didn't the police send in a K9 unit??? they could of used any clothing from her car to get the scent for the dogs......sad. RIP.
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Sad 😭
Omg, sad for family. ❤
Was she on the trail?
No, as she was found near houses..a quarter of mile, they said, from safety...so, she was out from the trail, seeking shelter. They show footage with the trail...
Hiking in heat and smog in chaparral sounds just awful.
Sadly a charity hike should not take place during such temperatures. In Texas, we hike during the summer, but it’s only safe if you stop by 9am; otherwise, one is taking a chance.
Yep my brother lives in Pflugerville. I visited him in 2018. Damn heat hot 🥵 🔥
Condolences to her family.
So sad and could have been prevented. Do not dress in black for a hot day of hiking. Unprepared and no experience.
Heat stroke can affect people seemingly suddenly. If a hiker isn’t experienced and ignorant of heat stroke, they often make the mistake of trying to quietly power through, then suddenly it’s too much and then seemingly suddenly succumb to it all. She also may have had any number of underlying health conditions that exacerbated the symptoms. 😢 Even if this wasn’t the cause of her death, it serves as a wake-up call to others.
Why not do the hike in late Spring??? Why pick one of the hottest days in the Summer....doesn't make sense😮
As an adult, she should know to stay with the group.
That is unfortunate.
She gonna haunt black mountain trails now
Rest in peace
During heat wave people walking my gosh not for me but shes walking of groups of people gosh what a tragedy
Tragic. Announcement was awkward and disconnected. Why couldn't they take 1 minute or a full 30 sec to actually honor her life then ramble on about themselves
Rip 🙏🏼I knew it 🥺
Rest in peace and condolences 🙏 💝🇨🇦
Certainly, sad news. I often wonder why and what people have to prove to themselves and others. And hiking in black garments during a heat wave? A recipe for disaster.
Water every 30 min and with a little salt every 60 min, open loose clothes, head up, try to keep an ice pack in your bag and hold it in your hands when you get hot because heat dissipates through hands the fastest. good communication Incase someone gets split up, always go with a buddy and always tell others where you two are going and always bring safety gear (cooler of ice cold water and a blanket
Who ever told you heat dissipates in your hands the fastest way wrong. It is your neck, head and upper back.
It is almost required as human live in very hot climate and our brain use a lot of energy compared to it volume.
Any pics of the corpse?
How hot was it there?
10 am she made the call..Early in the morning it is not that hot..Sadly, was so near from safety.
Said 91, but could easily be higher in rocky areas like that or areas with canyon wall reflecting the heat.
@@teslatacos9806so sad !
Air tags on everything but people!!!! Senseless death!! Where was her buddy! Always hike with a buddy or 2!
Isn’t it suspicious that she died alone when she was with a group and no one knew what happened to her? I think someone knew something and not speaking up. She worked for Navy, not a dummy
Why hike alone? IF you must do so, at least carry a GPS with integrated SOS system.
When will people stop thinking their invincible? Not using common sense. So sad.
Why did she separate from such a large group?
Sad outcome so close to help .But hiking during a heatwave is asking for trouble
Nice charity work
BUT
Not a nice way to die. . .
Rest and Peace.
Stop going out on hikes in intense heat. Whoever organized this should have called it off. Heat exhaustion/heat stroke is very serious. Dehydration happens quickly in this heat. My prayers will be with her family. Heartbreaking.
*Was this even **_legal or authorized_** Were they shuttled* in? Was park aware of OR do they even need _to be notified of massive, fund-raising hikes_ Seems to me like *crowd control/protection would be mandatory* by AT THE _VERY_ LEAST by park officials and at the _TOP_ OF THE LIST of *THE EVENT COORDINATOR* Imagine all the charges? From sponsor/coordinator to national park and its employees. Did they alert authorities if they were aware of this large scale event? For the sake of parking as well as a quick, coordinated and safe fire exit? Negligent is an understatement.
LE hired to keep crowd under control or lookout for opportunists _if not for intimidation and prevention_ Also to aid in stopping random hikers from joining.. Was it a sponsored event? On the other hand, opportunistic outdoor peeps may have already been squatting-in-wait... With the intention of NEVER being found... But dang camp ashes.. evidence of my shizzle. Imagine wanting go off grid.. In a national park? Wild. I just went off grid😵💫 but imagine that. Anyway...
Police interrogation of all hikers and parties involved, in the vicinity of, should layout a clear picture of this woman's last seconds alive. Not even a minute from witnesses, ears and eyes on the trail.
I hope her family gets justice🙏🏽
AFTERTHOUGHT.. IS PART OF THAT *LAND PRIVATELY OWNED* and also is it NOT A NATIONAL PARK?
WHO MAINTAINS THIS LAND 🤔
One disaster after another. When it is your time, stuff like this happens.
The grim reaper got somebody … now that mountain is haunted now ☠️
How long was she missing for ? A day a week ? That same day she went on hike she sent a distress call out? How long did it take to find her ? Seems strange she would die so quickly … IF her body was found within like a 3 day period
Ok so I think I have most info since I’m in that area I went to the search and rescue I asked about 8 sheriff department officer if they found yet the said she didn’t she lost contact 9:30 am that morning and I was there I saw nbc news interviewing the son and husband of the women but now I know after checking news this morning it really sad
@@Bradleync2-hf5ot your comment doesn’t make full sense. Are you saying that they found her body body the same day or the next day, do you know? because I’d really like to know that time frame. I find it very weird that she would die so quickly
@@nadagabri5783 3 hours ago the found the body they lost contact with her 9:30 am morning yesterday a lot of the people who were there who saw on the news and decide to go to search and rescue site to see what happening said that it could be a mountain lion but I haven’t see on the news how she died yet I’m still waiting like you to find out
The charity hike was in the morning on Sunday, 23 June. She was found this morning, Monday, 24 June.
She was found dead around 24 hours after the hike started.
This story makes no sense. Sounds like they found her on trail. If she’s with group, nobody went back to look for her?
Something fishy about this.
Yep. Thought the same
I just don’t get it
It makes no sense.
When the intire group all turned around they should of made her too- they were all feeling the heat and knew it was time to stop- She was set on making it up and she did but just didnt make it back ..Such a beautiful lady- I hope they put her name on a memory for her there-That would be nice..(Never hike in Extreme heat)- I've done it many times but almost passing out not safe or smart..our sun is having alot of flares so random heat waves now.
Group hike failed.
This newscaster can almost make as good a word salad as Kamala
Doughnuts
Heat stroke.
Why go on a hike in an expectedly hot day, perhaps the hottest in the season so far. And why was she alone? So odd to me.
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The group should never had gone on a hike.Heatwave is not weather for hiking.no one saw her?Her family didn’t stay or watch out.Very fishy
that group left her to die and not a single person stayed by her side while she struggled