Crime & Safety
2 Found Dead, Closing Hot Springs In Sequoia National Forest
"With a second death that can be attributed in part to the hot springs, the area will remain closed," a U.S. Forest Service official said.
KERN COUNTY, CA — Authorities have closed Miracle Hot Springs at Sequoia National Forest, citing public safety concerns after two people were found dead in the area.
The springs will be closed indefinitely, the U.S. Forest Service announced Monday. The area was inaccessible due to flooding on the Kern River in 2023, but a person was discovered dead there in October 2022 and another was found Feb. 17 in one of the tubs at the springs.
“Public safety is of utmost importance to Forest Service officials,” District Ranger Al Watson said in a news release. “With a second death that can be attributed in part to the hot springs, the area will remain closed until a sustainable long-term solution is reached.”
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Nearby Sandy Flat Campground is open and accepting reservations, according to the forest service.
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