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Falling Tree Limb Kills Two In Yosemite National Park

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By NPT Staff - August 14th, 2015

Two minors were killed early Friday morning when a limb from an oak tree fell on their tent in Yosemite National Park.

Park officials said the limb from an oak tree fell on the tent in the Upper Pines Campground in Yosemite Valley about 5 a.m.

"Park rangers responded to the campground to provide medical assistance, yet both minors were deceased," a park release said. "The names, ages, and places of residence of the victims are not being released. The incident remains under investigation."

"Our thoughts are with the families as they grieve this tragedy," said park Superintendent Don Neubacher.

Traveler postscript: A year ago Yosemite posted an article on its website about the dangers of falling limbs from oak trees in the park. You can find it here.

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Submitted by Anonymous on August 14, 2015 - 6:43pm.

Prayers to the family, tradgedies happen in many places


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