Narineh Avakian: Missing California woman who went on a one-day hike was found dead in mountains, police say

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Glendale resident Narineh Avakian, 37, was discovered near the Mount Waterman Trail, Glendale police said in a press release.

Preliminary investigation shows there was no foul play, police said, but an investigation into her death is underway.

Family members first contacted the police on March 8 and told agents that Avakian had left her home around noon the day before and said she would take a one-day walking tour, according to an earlier police press release.

She did not say where she was going, the police said.

“According to the family, it’s common for Narineh to go hiking with groups and on solo outings – although she’s been going alone lately,” the release said.

On Thursday, Avakian’s vehicle was parked in the Buckhorn Day Use Area, along the Angeles Crest Highway, police said. The area was badly hit by a recent snowstorm, police said.

After her vehicle was found, search and rescue teams from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department were deployed, but severe weather conditions – including about a foot of snow – interrupted the search for several hours.

Glendale police said search and rescue teams from 17 different counties assisted in the search for Avakian.

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