Sheriff’s deputies out of the Big Bear station are asking for the public’s help in finding Karen Dalman, who was last seen about 10 a.m. on May 14.
Witnesses told authorities that Dalman and a friend, 56-year-old Bruce Jackson, drove to the area of Crystal Mountain near the Eye of God on 2N02 for a day-hike with Jackson’s dog, a white pitbull, wrote Tiffany Swantek, public information officer with the Big Bear station.
Dalman and Jackson were separated after the dog got away and was running in the area. Jackson reported Dalman missing shortly after 7 a.m. today. Jackson told authorities he became lost after unsuccessfully searching for the dog, Swantek wrote.
Jackson reported that he had made his way back to the vehicle this morning and returned to his home in Erwin Lake, but was unable to locate Dalman, officials said. Jackson was treated for dehydration, officials said.
Deputies have been searching since 9 a.m. today, and search efforts have expanded to consist of a command post with three teams of Search & Rescue members on foot, two teams of Posse members on horseback, and Sheriff’s aviation conducting aerial searches.
Karen Dalman is a 59-year-old white female, 5-foot-2, 125 pounds, with blond hair and hazel eyes. Deputies said she was last seen wearing a light colored top, tan Capri pants and sneakers. Dalman is reported to have medical issues and difficulties walking.
Investigators ask anyone with information on Dalman’s whereabouts to call the Big Bear Sheriff’s Station at (909) 866-0100.
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