US camper missing for weeks found safe in California cabin

theguardian.comPublished: 5/15/2025

Summary

A hiker named Tiffany Slaton, who went missing for weeks during a solo camping trip in California's Sierra Nevada, was safely found after she was trapped in a blizzard and stayed in an empty lakeside cabin. The cabin owner noticed her presence before authorities did and reported her missing to the sheriff’s office. A medical examination revealed she was dehydrated but otherwise healthy, and she was transported to a hospital. Slaton's family expressed relief and gratitude as she received updates from them during her rescue.