Father and 18-month-old son airlifted from snowy California trail as authorities sound alarm over forecast
A father and his 18-month-old son were rescued from a snowy trail in California after becoming trapped above 10,000 feet. The pair was airlifted to safety as authorities warned of ongoing winter conditions in the Sierra Nevada. A late-season storm is expected to bring additional snowfall to the region, complicating outdoor activities.
- ▪The father and son were mountain biking when they became trapped in deep snow.
- ▪Emergency responders airlifted the pair after the child showed signs of distress.
- ▪Authorities have warned that winter conditions persist in the Sierra Nevada, with more snow on the way.
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Metro Father and 18-month-old son airlifted from snowy California trail as authorities sound alarm over forecast By dfarrcap Published May 26, 2026, 9:31 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google A father and his 18-month-old son were dramatically rescued by helicopter after the pair became trapped in deep Sierra snow above 10,000 feet, authorities said. The rescue unfolded Thursday near Freel Peak, a 10,881-foot summit south of Lake Tahoe, where lingering snowpack still blankets sections of the high country despite warmer temperatures below. 4 Father and 18-month-old son airlifted from snowy California trail.
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