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Yosemite death

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Yosemite death

Postby balzaccom » Mon Mar 06, 2017 8:30 am

Sad story from our favorite national park:

http://www.kcra.com/article/tree-falls- ... rk/9094449
Check our our website: http://www.backpackthesierra.com/
Or just read a good mystery novel set in the Sierra; https://www.amazon.com/Danger-Falling-Rocks-Paul-Wagner/dp/0984884963
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Re: Yosemite death

Postby Phil » Tue Mar 07, 2017 6:58 am

That's a real shame. So young. All that's left is sincere condolences and the hope that she went quick and never saw it coming.

It probably wouldn't have applied so much in this case, but people siting tents need to remember to look at what's above and around them just as much as they look at the ground, especially in high winds. Trees and snags are called "widow makers" for a very good reason.
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Re: Yosemite death

Postby OMark » Wed Apr 05, 2017 5:38 am

Very sad story and such a freak accident.
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