A couple fell to their deaths last week while visiting a scenic overlook in Yosemite National Park, the National Park Service said.
Vishnu Viswanath, 29, and Meenakshi “Minaxi” Moorthy, 30, had hiked to Taft Point, an overlook that features breathtaking views thanks to a steep plunge into Yosemite Valley. The two fell approximately 800 feet, the NPS said.
Park rangers recovered their bodies last Thursday, using technical climbing, rappelling techniques and helicopter support from the California Highway Patrol to reach them.
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