Human Interest Woman, 59, Swept Away While Crossing California River During Hike with Friends The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department told PEOPLE Tuesday that there is no update on the search By Brian Brant Brian Brant Brian Brant is an Associate Editor, Human Interest, at PEOPLE. His work has previously appeared 1010 WINS/WCBS 880 and NewsBreak. People Editorial Guidelines Published on March 12, 2024 02:54PM EDT Authorities are searching for a 59-year-old woman who was swept away by the San Gabriel River in the Angeles National Forest on Saturday. Photo: Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department/Facebook A 59-year-old woman vanished after she was swept away by the San Gabriel River while hiking with friends in the Angeles National Forest on Saturday, authorities saidHer identity has not been released at this timeThe Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said Monday that it deployed about 60 personnel to the scene amid the search A 59-year-old woman is missing after she was swept away by a river in California while hiking with friends in the Angeles National Forest over the weekend. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said in a Facebook post on Monday that the San Dimas Station received reports on Saturday around 9:50 a.m. local time of a woman who was swept away by strong river currents near the Heaton Flats Trail. The woman was hiking with friends on a trail when she tried to cross the San Gabriel River. "Shortly thereafter, the woman lost her footing and was swept away by the rapid currents," the department added. "The woman was last seen heading downstream." Search Ends for 9-Month-Old Boy Swept Away by Pennsylvania Flood that Killed His Sister and Mom Following the incident, authorities said the San Dimas Mountain Rescue Team and the L.A. County Fire Department responded, and a search for the woman began. Her identity has not immediately been released. The department told PEOPLE on Tuesday that there is no further update at this time. 13-Year-Old Who Drowned After Being Swept Away in Lake Michigan Was 'Loving' Daughter, Family Says In the search for the victim, the sheriff's department has deployed about 60 personnel to the scene since her disappearance. "The Department has utilized multiple resources to assist in the search, including Mountain Rescue Teams, Special Enforcement Bureau’s EMTs, U.S. Forest Service personnel, air rescue support and an unmanned aircraft," authorities added. Given the nature of "the treacherous terrain and strong river currents," the department noted that search and rescue personnel have had to be airlifted for the search. Boy Found Dead After He Was Swept Away with Brother Trying to Cross the Rio Grande River San Dimas Station said officials encourage individuals to "use extreme caution when crossing streams, rivers or creeks." They added, "Water is powerful, even in seemingly calmer sections." Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The agency shared tips that included crossing "calmer sections of current, even if that means hiking up or downstream to find a better crossing," as well as avoiding "water that is higher than your knees."