Anna Parsons, 21, is recovering in the hospital after a brutal 80-foot fall on August 1 on a Yosemite ultra-classic, Half Domes Snake Dike (5.7 R). Interstate 80, going westbound is back open after a big accident backed up traffic for a while Friday. 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She kept going up and right, but she got a bit lost on the route-finding, he continued, because we both had thought the bolt would be closer than it was. She eventually managed to find the pitchs sole bolt, clipped it, made it across the 5.7 slab crux, and then pulled into the dike itself. Several inches of snow are predicted and are sure to draw a crowd to check it out. Historic ranch among Mariposa area losses near Yosemite, Yosemite National Park rangers arrest suspect for alleged assault, seeking witnesses, Grizzly Giant sequoia looks great in Yosemites Mariposa Grove, open after wildfire, Oak Fire update: Wildfire grows little as fire crews reinforce containment lines, Oak Fire updates: Yosemite-area wildfire slows as fight centers on Devils Gulch, Oak Fire update: Number of structures destroyed jumps as Californias biggest blaze grows. The South Bay was considered to be one of the hardest hit areas Tuesday afternoon, by PG&E. He dressed in layers to attend a concert at the SAP Center. Vehicles involved in fatal accidents 31. They were found on Aug. 17. Residents remaining prepared and exercising patience as the Bay Area takes the brunt of the storm. Both southbound lanes are back open from Highway 85 to Big Moody Curve where it moves to one lane up to Summit Road then it's back to two lanes. According to Adobes website, Theocharous interests included scaling up computational models of learning and planning under uncertainty and their applications to the real world. General machine learning, information retrieval and big data processing were among his specific areas of interest, the website stated. Trails in Yosemite may be closed when there are hidden hazards or when they are impassable due to rock fall, snow, ice, or fire. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The face of Mt. More recently, a 29-year-old biochemist fell to his death during thunderstorms in May 2018. Apolinar says looking out for warning signs of trees that may be prone to failure, like dead branches or limbs that stretch away from the trunk, may be the best way to prepare for what's to come. Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546. According to NBC Bay Area, the victims have been identified as Georgios Theocharous, 51, and Ming Yan, 35, a married couple from San Jose. Labs and a research scientist at Intel Research. 11 p.m.SF restaurants prepare for incoming cold weather, storms. "If anything," the authors said, "the use of permits appears to have increased the individual risk.". "If there's a spark, that's what really worries me.". Her sister, Jessica, set up a donation page to raise funds to help cover her bills, including for the prosthesis, treatment, and rehab. 3:30 p.m.Reporter of hail, graupel in North Bay. Rangers with Parks Canada discovered Milligans body near the bottom of Polar Circus, a famed 2,300-foot-tall ice climb in Jasper National Park on Saturday, Feb. 11, a day after they came across his abandoned vehicle and called for a drone search. He . "We will see a lot of limbs coming down, trees coming down, and impacts to the power system for sure," said Johnson. Mar 3 2023 3:58PM. They are working to assess the cause but there is no estimated time of restoration. Fatalities 28. But there are a lot of families dealing with the cold without heat or electricity. Zach Milligan, a prolific free solo climber who lived in a cave at Yosemite National Park for 13 years and was one of the first to descend its globally-recognized Half Dome on skis was found dead after an apparent fall in the Canadian Rockies earlier this month, officials confirmed with Gripped. Despite the chilly weather, there were some brave enough to face the cold. More than 1,500 deaths have been recorded in the park since 1851. With fewer people on the mountain, authorities figured, hikers wouldn't be forced to stand during the middle of their climbs, which could lead to fatigue. May 18, 2015 11:07 AM PT. All Rights Reserved. The crash was initially. Colin Nathaniel Scott, 23, was with his sister, Sable Scott, when he slipped and tumbled into the acidic boiling waters of the Norris Geyser . The crash happened about 2:30 p.m. on the 14100 block of Yosemite Boulevard, according to Chief Mike Parker. Lydia Gerike began covering breaking news for the Modesto Bee in February 2021. Though the rock formation, known as Half Dome, has become one of Yosemite's most iconic symbols, it's also one of the most dangerous hikes in the US. Mariposa County officials confirmed the deaths to CBS News on Friday. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Many in Oakland woke up to some wild weather as they watched the snow come down over the Oakland Hills. Fox News Flash top headlines for December 30. In May 2018, a 29-year-old biochemist fell to his death during thunderstorms. Ventura County Star 0:05 1:56 A 20-year-old Sun Valley man died after his vehicle crashed into a tree along westbound Highway 118 early Monday morning in Simi Valley. A second car crashed into another part of that tree. "I'm alright with it. Officials say public safety and road crews are extremely strained and rescue may not be possible. PG&E says that's nearly one in three customers. 2015 Renowned rock climber Dean Potter, 43, died while BASE jumping off Taft. Bay City News contributed to this report. Updated on: December 31, 2022 / 4:38 PM All northbound and southbound lanes of U.S. Highway 101 in Menlo Park, between Marsh and Willow Roads have been reopened, officials say. Accident victims are forced to deal with hospitalization, medical treatments, missed work, and lost income, often while trying to manage pain and disability from their injuries. Instead, she chose to have her leg amputated halfway between knee and ankle, as this would allow her to eventually be fitted with a prosthesis and regain some of her mobility. Investigators still don't know what caused the deaths of Jonathan Gerrish, Ellen Chung, their 1-year-old daughter, Miju, and their dog. CHP ARRIVED ON SCENE @ Mar 3 2023 3:12PM. Milligans brother Austin told Chris Van Leuven for Outside that Zachs death was ruled as an accident, and an incident report from Parks Canada said he had likely fallen from one of the upper pitches on Polar Circus. She said she was sort of dangling on this low-angle slab, and I could tell she was in an immense amount of pain. He promptly fixed the belay line off and attempted to use two prusiks to ascend the line to a point where he could see Parsons and analyze the situation, but the rope was running tight over the rock and he was unable to make it around the prow. On Monday, August 4, a 19-year-old female, while scrambling on a slick boulder at the base of Lower Yosemite Fall, slipped and took a five-foot sliding fall off the boulder; unable to walk, the subject was extricated by a Yosemite Search and Rescue (YOSAR) carryout team. Copyright 2023 KGO-TV. She had artificial vertebrae put in and they had to fuse quite a few bits of her spine, said Parsonss brother, Ben, in addition to a smashed fibula, half-a-dozen fractured ribs, a broken pelvis, a punctured lung, five broken toes on her right foot, significant cuts on her face and body, and a lengthy list of other injuries. 1:35 p.m.I-80 stopped in both directions due to whiteout conditions: CHP. Another round of rain and snow showers is on tap for Friday night into Saturday morning with temperatures dipping into the 20s for some areas. 3 p.m.SF Bay Ferry not expecting weather-related service issues during storms. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546. As a result, her family is hoping to bring Parsons home as soon as she can fly, but it remains to be seen how soon that will be. The Santa Cruz Mountains, Mt Hamilton, and the North Bay Mountains will also see heavy snow with the possibility of up to 12". A smaller crowd might also mean that the trail wouldn't bottleneck during poor weather conditions. Video of Dean Potter soloing the Rostrum . 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The body of Fred Zalokar, 61, was recovered Tuesday near the peak of California's 11,527-foot Mount Clark, where he went on a hike Saturday using an off-trail route and did not return, National. The rockfall closed a portion of the road near a park entrance for several hours but it was later reopened. NBC's Kerry Sanders reports for TODAY. Facebook Share Tweet Email SMS. PG&E says a tree along Highway 101 toppled over and damaged a power line. The park will be closed to the public until Wednesday, March 1, park officials said. 8:50 p.m.South Bay battered by gusty winds. "PG&E will come and the power will go off but it's gonna be a long time," Chermak said. Readers can donate HERE. San Jose Fire was on-scene. Professional climber Emily Harrington, who was hospitalized with cuts and scrapes after a frightening fall while scaling one of Yosemite's . In a 2021 interview with Van Leuven, Milligan likened climbing to moving meditation. 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Snow closes Highway 41, Desecration of graves: Man arrested for destroying headstones dating to Gold Rush era, Next storm packs a snowy punch. ), Read more: It could take 300 years for Joshua Tree National Park to recover from the government shutdown. PG&E said Bay Area residents can expect more cleanup and power outages to come. While New Zealand nationwides no-fault personal injury insurance program AAC (Accident Compensation Corporation) will cover the majority of Parsonss treatment and recovery once shes able to return home, Ben said she was racking up bills in excess of $4,000 per day while recuperating at an American hospital in Modesto, California, in addition to the numerous extensive surgeries shes already undergone and which lie ahead.