Yosemite visitor dies after being swept over nearly 600ft waterfall
Summary
A 22-year-old man named Josue Baires Alfaro died after being swept over a 594-foot waterfall in Yosemite National Park. A witness tried to rescue him but was unable to save him due to strong underwater currents. The National Park Service is investigating the incident.Key Facts
- The incident happened at Yosemite National Park in California on a Saturday.
- Josue Baires Alfaro was seen in the Merced River before being swept over the waterfall.
- A bystander who was a former lifeguard attempted a rescue but was unable to reach him.
- Strong undercurrents in the river made swimming difficult and dangerous.
- The National Park Service is currently investigating the death.
- Yosemite is a very popular park with about 4 million visitors each year.
- There have been other fatal accidents in the park, including one in 2013 and another in 2018 involving falls near waterfalls.
- Park officials advise visitors to be very careful around flowing water and wet rocks.
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