Top California college wrestler plunges to his death near 400ft Yosemite waterfall
A standout California college wrestler plunged to his death while hiking with friends in Yosemite National Park over the weekend.
Ryan George, 19, slipped and fell near Illilouette Falls, KRON4 reported.
George was a wrestler at Santa Rosa Junior College and had competed in the Dave Pacheco Invitational in Sacramento just two days earlier.
As a freshman last season, he earned All-American honors and placed third in the California Community College Athletic Association tournament, The Press Democrat reported.
“If you knew Ryan, you know he was one of the most genuine, positive people you could ever meet,” wrestling coach Fred Duerr said in a statement.
“He had this way of lighting up a room, making you feel welcome, and bringing out the best in everyone around him.”
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