Yosemite visitor dies after being swept over nearly 600ft waterfall
Key takeaways
- The National Park Service has opened an investigation into Alfaro’s death.
- Prefer the Guardian on GoogleA 22-year-old visitor to Yosemite national park in California died after he was swept over a 594ft-high waterfall on Saturday, officials confirmed this week.
- A fellow parkgoer, Freesia Gaul, was capturing a photo when she noticed the man, reportedly identified by local authorities as Josue Baires Alfaro, in the Merced River.
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Nevada Fall in Yosemite national park. The National Park Service has opened an investigation into Alfaro’s death. Photograph: APView image in fullscreen Nevada Fall in Yosemite national park. The National Park Service has opened an investigation into Alfaro’s death. Photograph: APCalifornia Yosemite visitor dies after being swept over nearly 600ft waterfall Josue Baires Alfaro, 22, identified as victim in Nevada Fall incident that nearly claimed life of woman who tried to help
Prefer the Guardian on GoogleA 22-year-old visitor to Yosemite national park in California died after he was swept over a 594ft-high waterfall on Saturday, officials confirmed this week.
A fellow parkgoer, Freesia Gaul, was capturing a photo when she noticed the man, reportedly identified by local authorities as Josue Baires Alfaro, in the Merced River.