Man dies after plunging nearly 600ft from Yosemite waterfall (opens original article in a new tab)

A 23-year-old man died after being swept over a 600-foot waterfall in Yosemite National Park on June 20, 2026. Emergency personnel responded to the incident, which remains under investigation. The National Park Service has warned about water-related dangers in the area.

• A 23-year-old man died after being swept over Nevada Fall in Yosemite National Park on June 20, 2026.
• Witnesses reported seeing a person dragged by river current to the waterfall, but police have not confirmed details.
• NPS warns water-related accidents are second most common cause of death in Yosemite, urging extreme caution around water.