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Yosemite National Park Grapples With Government Shutdown Chaos, Heightened Winter Risk

Illegal BASE jumpers have been spotted defying rules on Yosemite’s El Capitan while the government shutdown leaves park services stretched thin.

By Jenn Jordan • 15 hours ago

Yosemite’s ‘Most Dangerous Animal’ Revealed

At least one witness has reported a surge in illegal BASE jumping in Yosemite National Park this month, raising safety concerns as winter approaches and the federal government shutdown leaves park services limited.

Trailrunner Charles Winstead captured videos of jumpers launching themselves from the park’s iconic El Capitan peak on Oct. 6 and 12, reporting that he saw at least eight people parachuting from the summit over several days.

"Definitely feeling some freedom

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