Preventive Search and Rescue Videos

Duration:

5 minutes, 30 seconds

Water in Yosemite is incredibly beautiful, but can be powerful and deadly. Sixteen people died in Yosemite's creeks and rivers between 2002 and 2011. Yosemite Search and Rescue rangers share their knowledge of common mistakes and how to avoid them.

 

Duration:

3 minutes, 21 seconds

Water in Yosemite is more dangerous than it looks, and stories like Matthew's are a common occurrence.

 

Duration:

2 minutes, 20 seconds

The allure of a Yosemite river on a hot day can mask its dangers: inviting pools can have deceptively swift currents and slippery rocks.