Hiker Survives 200-Foot Fall Down Mountain

A hiker fell almost 200-feet down a mountain and survived! On Dec. 24, a woman named Ruth Woroniecki went hiking near Cucamonga Peak in Southern California. According to the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department, icy conditions led to a life-threatening tumble.  Authorities say gusty winds made the rescue difficult.  At 8,862-feet, Cucamonga Peak is one of the highest places for views in the San Gabriel Mountains.