News Release

Yosemite National Park Seeks Witnesses of Reported Assault

Date: August 12, 2022

If you were at Happy Isles, near the start of the Mist Trail in Yosemite National Park, yesterday, August 4, around 7 pm, we may need your help.

Park rangers responded to a reported assault between two individuals on August 4 at about 7 pm. Rangers were able to identify a victim and arrest a suspect. We are looking for additional witnesses who saw this incident.

If you were hiking in the area of the Happy Isles trailhead at around 7 pm on August 4 and have information or witnessed the assault, please CALL or TEXT the NPS Investigative Services Branch Tip Line at 888-653-0009. Thank you for providing information and aiding in keeping your public lands safe.