Fil-Am hiker swept away by river current in LA County remains missing

Authorities asked for the public’s help locating 59-year-old Fil-Am Rona May Cuena. Courtesy of the LA County Sheriff’s Department

Rona May Cuena

AZUSA, Calif. – Authorities Wednesday, March 13, asked for the public’s help locating a 59-year-old woman last seen near Bridge to Nowhere Trail north of Azusa in the San Gabriel Mountains before being swept away by the river current.

Rona May Cuena was last seen Saturday at 9 a.m., according to the Sheriff’s Information Bureau.

Deputies described Cuena as a 5-foot-tall Filipino woman weighing 105 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a blue jacket, blue pants, a blue hat and gray shades.

The  Bridge to Nowhere Trail has been described as a challenging route with many intersecting trails and over a half dozen stream crossings. Government sites have warned hikers not to cross the stream during rainy conditions due to swift water.

Anyone with information regarding Cuena’s whereabouts was urged to call the Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau Missing Persons Detail at 323-890-5500.

Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or visit lacrimestoppers.org.