The National Park Service (NPS) is investigating an incident at Yosemite National Park after a 23-year-old man was swept over Nevada Fall on June 20, resulting in his death. According to multiple reports from witnesses and officials, emergency personnel responded to the scene and recovered the body later that day.
Key Takeaways
A 23-year-old man died after being swept over Nevada Fall at Yosemite National Park on June 20. Emergency personnel responded to the incident and recovered the body later that day.
- A 23-year-old man was swept over Nevada Fall in Yosemite National Park
- The victim's body was recovered by emergency personnel
- Witnesses reported a swift-water incident involving multiple people
- The incident is under investigation by the National Park Service
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▼Source Claims Check
2 Differences FoundAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 3 key claims. 2 points of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age Of Victim | 1 Difference | CBS News reports victim was 22, while Los Angeles Times and Fox News report he was 23. | ▼ |
| Victim's Name | 1 Difference | CBS News identified the victim as Josue Baires Alfaro, while Los Angeles Times and Fox News did not name him. | ▼ |
| Incident Date | Broad Agreement | Incident occurred on June 20. | |
| Location Of Incident | Broad Agreement | Incident took place at Nevada Fall in Yosemite National Park. | |
| Witness Accounts | Broad Agreement | Witnesses reported a swift-water incident involving multiple people. |
Age Of Victim
▼CBS News reports victim was 22, while Los Angeles Times and Fox News report he was 23.
Victim's Name
▼CBS News identified the victim as Josue Baires Alfaro, while Los Angeles Times and Fox News did not name him.
Incident Date
Broad AgreementIncident occurred on June 20.
Location Of Incident
Broad AgreementIncident took place at Nevada Fall in Yosemite National Park.
Witness Accounts
Broad AgreementWitnesses reported a swift-water incident involving multiple people.
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The victim has been identified as Josue Baires Alfaro by the Mariposa County Sheriff's Office Coroner Division. Witness accounts circulating online described a swift-water incident above Nevada Fall, with one person reportedly pulled from the water while another was seen being swept over. The NPS confirmed that rangers and search and rescue crews were dispatched to the scene and started recovery operations below the falls.
Nevada Fall is known for its steep, slippery conditions and powerful waterfall along a roughly 600-foot descent. Visitors are warned to never swim or wade upstream from the brink of a waterfall due to the dangerous currents, especially during spring and early summer runoff when rivers and streams are particularly cold, high, and swift.
This incident follows previous tragedies at Nevada Fall, including an 18-year-old visitor from Israel who died in 2018 after falling while taking photos near the top of the falls. The NPS is continuing to investigate what happened in this latest incident.
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