Warner Springs

dusty trail, originally uploaded by Yolise.

A hiker is missing near Warner Springs, California.

Sheriff's deputies and teams of volunteers are combing mountainous back country near Warner Springs in search of a hiker who disappeared Sunday morning.

Joseph Leeong, 38, was last seen about 10 am. Sunday at the Lost Valley Boy Scout Camp, a Sheriff's Department spokesman said. He was reported missing about 6:30 p.m. Temperatures dropped to below freezing in the area overnight, the spokesman said.

Update: He has been found.