3 hikers found dead after jumping into water in Soda Springs identified; 2 were from LA
Briefly

In a tragic incident near Rattlesnake Falls in Soda Springs, California, the bodies of three men were recovered after they jumped into the water while hiking. Matthew Schoenecker and Valentine Creus, both from Los Angeles, along with Matthew Anthony from New York City, never resurfaced after the jump. The Placer County Sheriff's Office expressed condolences to the families and initiated an investigation into the incident. A helicopter was employed to evacuate the other members of their hiking group due to the challenging terrain, highlighting safety concerns in similar outdoor activities.
The tragic incident occurred when three men jumped into the water while hiking near Rattlesnake Falls, leading to their deaths after they never resurfaced.
According to the Placer County Sheriff's Office, our heartfelt condolences go out to their families, friends, and all those affected by this tragic loss.
A California Highway Patrol helicopter was deployed to evacuate the remaining hikers from the challenging terrain following this unfortunate event.
The bodies of the three men were recovered on Sunday after a week of searches, emphasizing the dangers of such outdoor activities.
Read at ABC7 Los Angeles
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