Man reportedly falls from nearly 600-foot Nevada Fall in Yosemite. An investigation is underway
Key takeaways
- Reports of a 23-year-old man falling from Yosemite National Park’s nearly 600-foot water fall are under investigation by the National Park Service, according to authorities.
- According to a Reddit user, a group of friends was dragged down by the current at the top of Nevada Fall, which is located below the granite dome, known as Liberty Cap.
- “A person nearby handed the girl a branch and she was rescued,” the user wrote. “But the other person couldn’t attach to anything and went with the current to the fall.”
A file photo of Nevada Fall near Liberty Cap in Yosemite National Park, Calif., taken March 28, 2016. A man reportedly fell from the fall. The National Park Service is investigating the incident. (National Park Service via Associated Press) By Summer Lin Staff Writer Follow June 23, 2026 3:16 PM PT 2 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
Reports of a 23-year-old man falling from Yosemite National Park’s nearly 600-foot water fall are under investigation by the National Park Service, according to authorities.
A Yosemite spokesperson offered minimal details about the June 20 incident at Nevada Fall except to confirm that a 23-year-old male was involved and that “emergency personnel responded to the incident, which remains under investigation.”