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Woman, 18, dies after fall near Big Bear Dam

San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputies responded to the scene late Tuesday night; cause of death has not been confirmed.

By Big Bear News1 min read1 source

An 18-year-old woman died Tuesday night after falling from an area near Big Bear Dam, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.

Deputies from the Big Bear Sheriff's Station were dispatched to the scene at approximately 11:03 p.m. on July 15, 2026. Few additional details have been released at this time.

The cause of death has not been publicly confirmed, and it could not be determined whether authorities are considering any safety warnings or access restrictions near the dam in response to the incident. Big Bear News has reached out to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department for comment.

The victim's identity has not been released, and no statement from the family was available at the time of publication.

Residents with information are encouraged to contact the Big Bear Sheriff's Station. Updates will be published as more information becomes available.

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    Victorville Daily Press
    An 18-year-old woman died after falling from an area near the Big Bear Dam in the San Bernardino Mountains, authorities said.
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