A California woman miraculously survived four frigid nights after crashing her Ford Ranger pickup truck in a mountain area near Los Angeles County. The woman, whose identity remains unknown, was driving on January 3rd when she veered off the road and plunged 100 feet down an embankment near Mount Baldy. The car landed in steep terrain covered by thick bushes, making it impossible for her to seek help.

For four nights, the trapped driver faced freezing temperatures and harsh weather conditions. The area had been experiencing cold temperatures, with lows in the 30s at night and highs in the low 50s during the day. Los Angeles County Fire Department Captain Ian Thrall mentioned that most of the time, people do not survive in such steep terrains.

The incredible rescue took place when a Los Angeles County firefighter happened to notice the woman's truck around noon on Sunday. The firefighter immediately alerted rescue personnel, who rushed to the scene of the wreckage. The woman was conscious when she was found but was unable to provide immediate details about the crash.

After being rescued, the woman was airlifted to Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center, where she remains in stable condition. The exact injuries she sustained during the crash are still unknown. Lieutenant William Fillpot from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office confirmed that the woman was stable but did not provide further details about her condition.

The driver reportedly told rescuers that she swerved to avoid hitting a deer, leading to the accident. However, authorities are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash. There were no tire tracks or evidence of the incident on the road or its sides, indicating that no one witnessed the accident.

The rescue took place near Mile Marker 3.3 on Mt. Baldy Road, a 13-mile route that connects Claremont to Mt. Baldy Resort and Mount Baldy itself. Mount Baldy, also known as Mount San Antonio, is the highest point in Los Angeles County, reaching an elevation of 10,064 feet. The area is located in the San Gabriel Mountains, approximately 50 miles east-northeast of downtown Los Angeles.

The woman's ability to survive the elements for four days, including freezing temperatures, has left rescuers astonished. Despite the severe damage to her vehicle and the treacherous landscape, she managed to endure until her rescue. The details of how she kept warm and whether she had access to food and water remain unknown.

As the investigation continues and the woman recovers, the community awaits more information about her identity and the full extent of her injuries. The incident serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of accidents and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.