An 18-year-old woman died after falling from an area near the Big Bear Dam in the San Bernardino Mountains, authorities said.
Deputies from the Big Bear Sheriff’s Station responded to the incident at around 11:03 p.m. on Tuesday, July 15, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.
Deputies were dispatched to the Big Bear Dam for a search and rescue of the woman, later identified by investigators as Big Bear resident Isabella Fanuele, who had fallen near Big Bear Lake.
Arriving deputies discovered the woman was under the Highway 18 bridge with friends when she fell from the top of the support structure under the highway.
Deputies and Big Bear Fire Department first responders went down the hillside to the location where Fanuele had fallen and found her at the bottom of the hill.
Big Bear Fire paramedics initiated lifesaving measures on Fanuele. Despite their efforts, she died at the scene.
A preliminary investigation revealed no indications of suspicious circumstances surrounding the Fanuele’s death; however, the investigation remains open and ongoing.
Big Bear High graduate
Danny Fanueler, told the California Post that his daughter had just graduated from Big Bear High School two weeks before the tragedy.
He said Isabella loved to study, play sports and bake. She even started her own cooking business while in school and made close to $4,000.
“She had to open her own bakery,” said Danny, who added that Isabella was also close to her 16-year-old brother, Alex.
Danny described his daughter as an excellent student who was “always on the honor roll.” Isabella played varsity softball and golf, according to her high school.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Big Bear Sheriff Station at 909-866-0100. Callers wishing to remain anonymous can call the We-Tip Hotline at 844-909-3006 or text “REPORT” to 844-909-3006.
This article originally appeared on Victorville Daily Press: Woman dies after falling near Big Bear Dam in San Bernardino Mountains
Reporting by Rene Ray De La Cruz, Victorville Daily Press / Victorville Daily Press
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