Drew Hall, a 36-year-old boys basketball coach from Visalia, was reported missing in Sequoia National Park after he split from his hiking group. Search efforts commenced on Sunday morning and tragically, Hall was discovered deceased below Sawtooth Peak later that day. The area was noted for its challenging terrain. This incident marked the fifth fatality and part of a larger number of search and rescue operations within the park for the year, emphasizing safety precautions while enjoying national parks.
Drew Hall, a 36-year-old boys basketball coach at Golden West High School in Visalia, was reported missing in Sequoia National Park when he separated from his group during a hike.
He was found deceased by friends and family below Sawtooth Peak - a notoriously difficult trail - at 3 p.m on Sunday, according to a release from the National Park Service.
Park rangers described Hall as fit and active, emphasizing the importance of taking extra precautions while enjoying the beauty of national parks.
Sequoia and Kings emergency personnel responded to five fatalities and 60 search and rescue operations in the park for the year, marking a concerning trend.
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