FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Officials say a “BASE jumper” was cited near El Capitan in Yosemite on Wednesday, according to the Yosemite National Park

Park officials say rangers responded within minutes after visitors reported a BASE jumper. The jumper was located and cited for illegal air delivery.

The individual received a mandatory court appearance citation.

The National Park Service adds that people parachuting, paragliding, or base jumping within national park boundaries is illegal.

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