Park Ranger Warns of Dangerous Water Conditions at Yosemite

Yosemite National Park is known for its breathtaking views and cascading waterfalls but this summer there's a threat like none other I'm at the base of Yosemite Falls the tallest waterfalls in North America nearly half a mile from top to bottom this is one of the main attractions of the park you're guaranteed to leave here soaking wet but now comes a warning about hidden dangers surrounding this season's Majestic fall the most important message that I can give is to stay back from the water and stay away park ranger Scott gedman says this Winter's record snowfall is fueling the most breathtaking waterfalls in memory but also dangerous conditions just last month this was a meadow today it's a lake due to record snowmelt have you ever seen anything like this no actually we're here a month ago and you could walk across this Meadow really where the waters yeah the ranger says even though the water appears tranquil it's off limits this water is deceiving it looks plastic said but you've not only got a strong current this is melted snow cold water so people can go in the water and you go in you can get hypothermic literally within minutes right now Crowds Are clamoring for an up close View and selfie of the rushing waterfalls that typically run dry by summer the beauty is dazzling tourists it's magnificent that's amazing great water you get that mist feeling but Rangers warn don't even think about getting too close so far this year we've had two Swift water rescues it's a question of just not even putting your feet in you know just just stay away our camera caught this tourists dangerously balancing himself on a rock in an area far from the designated hiking trails so that he could capture footage of the fast-moving Rapids but potentially perilous move in an extended season of waterfalls unlike any other foreign [Music]

Channel: Inside Edition

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Length: 2min 4sec (124 seconds)

Published: Sun Jun 18 2023