3 hikers in Soda Springs missing in water near Rattlesnake Falls, officials say
Crews are still searching for three people who went missing in the water near Rattlesnake Falls in Soda Springs, officials said Wednesday.
The Placer County Sheriff's Office said a group of six men was hiking in the area. One of the people in the group called 911 shortly before 3 p.m. to report that three others went into the water and never resurfaced.
A California Highway Patrol helicopter and other resources, including sheriff's office dive and search teams, were deployed to the remote area to assist with the search.
Initially, the sheriff's office said the search was happening in the area near Heath Falls. Deputies now say the men are believed to have jumped into the water at Rattlesnake Falls.
Thursday, the sheriff's office stated that a dive team is being flown to the area to help with search efforts.
The sheriff's office noted that the location is remote and takes about a three-hour hike to reach.
