Man Dies After Reportedly Being Swept Away at Yosemite Park

Drowning Yosemite California in Yosemite, California: Josue Baires Alfaro, a 23-year-old man, died after being swept into a current at Nevada Fall in Yosemite National Park on June 20, 2026. A witness and former lifeguard who was present attempted to help but could not reach him. The National Park Service is investigating the incident, according to a Yosemite spokesperson.