Remains of California woman missing since December found near forest lake

The skeletal remains of a 37-year-old woman missing since December have been discovered near Lake Shaver in California's Sierra National Forest, authorities said.

Samantha Tomlinson, of Fresno, was reported missing on December 3, 2021, after she did not return from a shopping trip, CBS Sacramento reported.

Crews began searching for Tomlinson, checking the Sierra National Forest and Sequoia National Park, due to Tomlinson being an avid hiker who frequented these areas.