Yosemite swimmer swept over Nevada Fall

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A teenage swimmer at Yosemite National Park was swept over 594-foot Nevada Fall on Saturday afternoon. According to the park,###Aleh Kalman, 19, of Sacramento, was###swimming above Nevada Fall, approximately 150 feet from the precipice, according to witnesses, where he was swept away by the current. He was swimming back from a rock in the middle of the river when the current swept him downstream to the edge of the waterfall, witnesses told park rangers. Kalman came to the park with a church group and was hiking the Mist Trail when the accident occurred, according to park officials. Ground teams, along with a California Highway Patrol ###helicopter, were immediately dispatched to [...]

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[slanttop357]

Why the hell would you jump in a river when you know dam well it might be the last time you do that ?

 

[Aught-SixGuy]

Sucks. Bonehead decision. Condolences to his family.

 

[KTKT70]

I often wonder this about the kern river. Its not even a waterfall that will get you over here. I have grown up around the mighty kern river and seen the sign over the years. I think it says 199 dead in the river since 1968. WOW... Its up to 257. I guess I have not been reading it lately. People need to respect the power of the kern. Its no joke and will take u away fast even if you are a good swimmer. Always have a buddy with you and hopefully u know your way around water and the kern river. Stay safe.