Tragic Accident in California's Sierra Nevada Mountains
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- 27 Aug 2024
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Three Utah residents, David Bell, Jeannine Skinner, and Peter On, lost their lives on Friday while canyoneering in California's Sierra Nevada mountains. The incident occurred at the Seven Teacups hiking area, a popular spot for canyoneering and rappelling.
According to reports, the group was finishing their day of canyoneering and rappelling into a pool of water when Skinner was caught in a whirlpool. On jumped in to try and save her, but they were both swept away by the powerful current. Bell then jumped in to try and rescue his companions, but unfortunately, all three drowned.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene around 5:20 p.m. and found the three victims. Despite efforts to revive them, including 20 minutes of CPR, they were pronounced dead at the scene.
A GoFundMe page has been set up to support David Bell's family, which has already raised over $11,000 as of August 26.
The Seven Teacups trail, located near Johnsondale, California, is a Class 3C canyon, meaning it features water with a potentially strong current. The trail follows Dry Meadow Creek as it descends through a slick rock canyon, containing a series of pools, or "teacups," before emptying into the Kern River.
This tragic accident serves as a reminder of the risks and dangers involved in canyoneering and other adventure sports. Our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of the victims.
