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22-year-old killed in 'horrifying' incident at Yosemite National Park
Summary by Westlake News Editorial Desk Isaiah Varela , as published by KXAN (NBC Austin) - All News
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A 23-year-old man lost his life after being swept down a waterfall.
A tragic incident occurred at Yosemite National Park on Saturday. A 23-year-old man lost his life after being swept down a waterfall. The waterfall is approximately 600 feet in height.
An investigation has been launched to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. Details about the event are currently limited, with further information available from the source. For those seeking more information about this incident, additional details can be found through KXAN, the source of this report.
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Category: parks Published: June 24, 2026 Source: KXAN (NBC Austin) - All News Reading time: 1 min
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