Uploaded April 2012 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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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. For an audio described version of this video, go to youtu.be/bATmeSO2A3A