Yosemite visitor dies after being swept over nearly 600ft waterfall

The Guardian UK Wednesday 24 June 2026, 21:04 UTC By Uwa Ede-Osifo 1 min read

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Josue Baires Alfaro, 22, identified as victim in Nevada Fall incident that nearly claimed life of woman who tried to helpA 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.

Josue Baires Alfaro, 22, identified as victim in Nevada Fall incident that nearly claimed life of woman who tried to help

A 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.

Yosemite (LOCATION) Josue Baires Alfaro (PERSON) Nevada Fall (EVENT) California (LOCATION) Freesia Gaul (PERSON) the Merced River (LOCATION)

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Yosemite visitor dies after being swept over nearly 600ft waterfall

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