Park Ranger Scott Gediman says the man fell Saturday afternoon, and that officials believe he was using the cable handrails that help hikers make it up and down the landmark.
Park Ranger Gediman said conditions on Half Dome's granite face were slippery because of rain and hail.(click on picture to enlarge)
Several climbers can be seen negotiating the last leg of the Half Dome climb can be seen on the left of the photo above.
Thirty other Half Dome climbers were being escorted down by rangers for their safety Saturday evening.
Jun 14, 2009
Hiker falls to his death from Yosemite’s Half Dome
Yosemite National Park officials say a male hiker has fallen to his death while climbing Half Dome.
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