Teen dies in Hermit Falls diving accident; 2 others injured

ANGELES NATIONAL FOREST (KABC) —

A teen has died and two others suffered minor injuries after a diving accident at Hermit Falls in Angeles National Forest Wednesday.

Authorities received a call about a diving accident at about 8:45 a.m. A 17-year-old boy was declared dead at the scene.

Two other victims were airlifted to a local hospital for hypothermia.

The preliminary investigation revealed that a young woman either fell off the rocks or jumped into the water, and then the 17-year-old went in after her.

Frequent visitors to the area said that while Hermit Falls is a popular place to hike to, it’s also very dangerous.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the incident.