19-Year-Old California College Wrestler Dies in Yosemite Fall
The 19-year-old All-American had placed second at a Sacramento tournament two days earlier, and his coach called him an amazing leader and wrestler.
- Santa Rosa Junior College wrestler Ryan George died after a fall while hiking in Yosemite National Park, two days after placing second at the Dave Pacheco Invitational in Sacramento.
- A Santa Rosa native and Montgomery High School graduate, George earned All-American honors during his freshman season at SRJC, placing third in the California Community College Athletic Association wrestling tournament.
- SRJC wrestling coach Fred Duerr described George as "one of the most genuine, positive people" and "an amazing leader and wrestler" in a tribute from the athletics department.
- George's family history included his father's death during infancy and his mother's passing just weeks before his own, leaving his older sister, Jaida George, as surviving family.
- The community established a GoFundMe fundraiser to support Jaida George, honoring the legacy of the Bear Cubs wrestler who grew up in Santa Rosa.
31 Articles
31 Articles
California college wrestler, 19, dies in Yosemite hike fall days after tournament
Just two days after placing second at a Sacramento wrestling tournament, a 19-year-old Santa Rosa Junior College standout died after falling while hiking in Yosemite National Park.
19-year-old California college wrestler dies in Yosemite fall
A 19-year-old standout California college wrestler died after falling while hiking with friends in Yosemite National Park over the weekend. Ryan George, a wrestler at Santa Rosa Junior College, was hiking near Illilouette Falls on Sunday when he reportedly slipped and fell to his death, according to The Press Democrat. George, a Santa Rosa native, [...]
College Wrestler Ryan George Dead at 19 After Falling at Yosemite National Park Days After Competing
College wrestler Ryan George has died after slipping and falling during a hike at Yosemite National Park’s Illilouette Falls on Sunday, September 20. The Santa Rose Junior College freshman was 19. “If you knew Ryan, you know he was one of the most genuine, positive people you could ever meet,” Santa Rosa Junior College wrestling […]
Los Angeles Times
Northern California college wrestling star dies in fall at Yosemite National Park
Santa Rosa Junior College sophomore Ryan George died in an apparent accident at Yosemite National Park on Sunday, his college wrestling coach posted in a statement Tuesday.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 54% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
