22-Year-Old Killed in 'Horrifying' Incident at Yosemite National Park
Emergency personnel responded after a 23-year-old man was reportedly swept over Nevada Fall, and the National Park Service said the incident remains under investigation.
- On Saturday, the National Park Service confirmed it is investigating an incident involving a 23-year-old male at Nevada Fall in Yosemite National Park, California, who was reportedly swept over the nearly 600-foot waterfall.
- Unconfirmed reports on Reddit described two people caught in fast-moving water above Nevada Fall, with witnesses reporting a female grabbed a branch and was rescued while the male was pushed toward the fall.
- Ground rescuers carried equipment toward Nevada Fall about one hour after the incident, while at least three park visitors reported seeing a helicopter circling the area soon after the man vanished from view.
- Park officials refused to provide specific details Tuesday about the incident and did not answer questions about injuries, while the National Park Service spokesperson did not respond when pressed about whether it resulted in injuries or deaths.
- Nevada Fall stands 594 feet above the Merced River and is accessible via a strenuous 5.4-mile round-trip hike with a 2,000 foot ascent; the park warns visitors to never cross above rapids or falls, citing a 2018 fatality when a teenager from Israel fell while taking a selfie.
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Investigation underway after man reportedly falls from nearly 600-foot waterfall in Yosemite
Reports of a 23-year-old man falling from a nearly 600-foot waterfall at Yosemite National Park are under investigation by the National Park Service, according to authorities.
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