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Which Way, L.A.?

Three Killed by Waterfall at Yosemite

The top of Vernal Falls is the most popular hiking destination in Yosemite Valley. A thousand people reach it a day without incident. But yesterday, three people were swept to their deaths by the rushing waters and are presumed to be dead. Scott Gediman is a park ranger and spokesman at Yosemite National Park .

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By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

The top of Vernal Falls is the most popular hiking destination in Yosemite Valley. A thousand people reach it a day without incident. But yesterday, three people were swept to their deaths by the rushing waters and are presumed to be dead. Scott Gediman is a park ranger and spokesman at Yosemite National Park.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Managing Producer, Greater LA

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    Senior Managing Editor

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    architecture critic and author

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    Scott Gediman

    Yosemite National Park

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