Yosemite National Park: College wrestler dies in hiking fall

Ryan George, a 19-year-old college wrestler, died after falling near Illilouette Falls in Yosemite National Park during a hiking trip with friends. The incident occurred over the weekend.

George was a student-athlete at Santa Rosa Junior College and had previously competed for Montgomery High School in Santa Rosa. His coaches and teammates described him as a positive leader and a dedicated athlete who had earned All-American honors as a freshman.

Details regarding the specific circumstances of the fall are still being reviewed. Local authorities, including the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office and the National Park Service, have been contacted for further information.