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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
TL;DR
- A 22-year-old visitor, identified as Josue Baires Alfaro, died after being swept over Nevada Fall in Yosemite National Park.
- Another parkgoer, Freesia Gaul, attempted to rescue Alfaro but was endangered by the river's strong undercurrents.
- Gaul was saved by a bystander who provided a walking stick.
- The National Park Service has opened an investigation into the death.
- Yosemite National Park has experienced several fatal accidents, including drownings and a fall from a cliff.
- Park officials warn visitors to exercise extreme caution near flowing water and wet rocks.