San Bernardino County coroner's investigators said Wednesday they've confirmed the identity of a deceased woman found Saturday in the Crystal Mountain area near Big Bear City and Baldwin Lake.
The identity of Karen Dalman, 59, of Big Bear City, was confirmed May 22 through fingerprints, according to the Sheriff's Department.
An autopsy to determine the cause of Dalman's death was still pending as of Wednesday, sheriff's personnel said in a statement.
Dalman and a friend had gone hiking in the Crystal Mountain area on May 14 and they became separated, according to sheriff's and coroner's personnel. The friend found his way back to his car after two days of walking and reported Dalman missing on May 16, according to the Sheriff's Department.
Search-and-rescue volunteers located the body of a female May 18 in a remote area about one mile from where a search began Thursday morning for Dalman.
A Sheriff's Department investigation was continuing.
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