Heartbreaking twist for family of Yosemite visitor who plunged to his death over waterfall

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Heartbreaking twist for family of Yosemite visitor who plunged over waterfall: ‘Impossible to put into words’

By Sheetal Banchariya Published June 30, 2026, 8:29 p.m. ET

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More heartbreak for the family of a young hiker who fell over a Yosemite waterfall to his death as they try desperately to get his body back home.

22-year-old Josué Baires Alfaro plunged over the 600-foot Nevada Fall in Yosemite National Park earlier this month. Now, his mother, Maria Josefa Alfaro — who previously lost her eldest son — is mourning the death of her second-eldest son.

A young man with glasses and a baseball cap resting among large rocks. — Alfaro was an avid hiker. gofundme/Diana Aragon-Diego

Two young men posing on a wooden bridge above a flowing river with trees and sun in the background. — The 22-year-old’s family is raising money to get his body back to El Salvador. gofundme/Diana Aragon-Diego

“The pain of this loss is impossible to put into words,” the family said in a statement.

To make things worse, the grieving family is now tasked with getting Alfaro’s body back to El Salvador, his home country, so that he can be “laid to rest with dignity,” surrounded by all the people who loved him.

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The family is struggling to cope with his sudden death and his absence. “He was more than a son, cousin, nephew, and friend – he was family in every sense of the word,” the statement continued.

Josue Baires Alfaro swimming in a river with two people on the shore watching. — Despite his best efforts to save himself, Josué Alfaro was carried away by the powerful water current. Courtesy of Freesia Gaul

A group of people watch a swimmer in a river at Yosemite Park. — Many people saw as the unfortunate accident unfold in front of their eyes. Courtesy of Freesia Gaul

“He was full of life, full of dreams, and had so much ahead of him. He had a way of bringing light into every room he walked into. He was funny, caring, and always knew how to make people laugh, even during difficult moments,” a GoFundMe set up after Alfaro’s death read.

A haunting final photo of Alfaro captured by another hiker, showed him wearing a baseball cap and struggling to stay above water near the waterfall’s drop.

Some of the onlookers in the Yosemite National Park shared what they saw after the tragedy. A user on social media reported seeing a body recovery mission at the park shortly after Alfaro went over.

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Waterfall in Yosemite National Park, taken from Freesia Gaul&#039;s social media post. — A user on social media detailed the heartbreaking incident.

“I was hiking Mist Trail this afternoon when people in yellow shirts (my first time there, guessing they’re emergency response of some sort) rolled a body bag down the granite steps on an off-road stretcher. We all had to step to the side so they could make it down the steps,” they said.

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Alfaro was an avid hiker. gofundme/Diana Aragon-Diego

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USMNT vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina odds, prediction: 2026 World Cup Round of 32 picks by expert on 18-8 run

The United States Men's National Team will take the pitch again in the World Cup 2026 on Wednesday with a Round of 32 match versus Bosnia and Herzegovina. The USMNT went 2-0-1 in group play to win Group D with 6 points, while the Bosnians (1-1-1) were a third-place finisher in Group B. This is Bosnia and Herzegovina's first World Cup knockout round appearance, while USA have lost four straight knockout matches. USA are No. 15 in FIFA rankings, with Bosnia-Herzegovina ranked 61st.

Kickoff is at 8 p.m. ET from San Francisco Bay Area Stadium. The USMNT have two wins and one draw in three all-time meetings. The latest USMNT vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina odds from FanDuel Sportsbook list USA at -270 (risk $270 to win $100) on the 90-minute money line, with Bosnia at +800 and a draw at +380. The over/under for total goals is 2.5. The Americans are at -650 to advance to the Round of 16, with the Bosnians at +420.

Before locking in any USA vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina picks or World Cup 2026 predictions, check out the USMNT vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina predictions from SportsLine's Martin Green.

After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Last year, Green was profitable in multiple areas on his soccer betting picks, including the Champions League (+211.25) and Bundesliga (+100). He's also been red-hot in 2026, posting an 18-8 record over his last 26 UCL picks, returning nearly $1,000 in profit. He's also on a 9-5 roll (+382) on his 2026 World Cup picks entering Monday. Anyone wanting to follow his World Cup betting advice at sportsbooks and on betting apps could see big returns.

Now, Green has studied USA vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina and just revealed his 2026 World Cup picks and betting predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see his picks. Here are several World Cup odds and soccer betting lines for USMNT vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina:

USA vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina 90-minute money line	USA -270, Bosnia and Herzegovina +800, Draw +380
USA vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina over/under:	2.5 goals
USA vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina to advance:	USA -650, Bosnia and Herzegovina +420
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Top USA vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina predictions

After examining Bosnia vs. USMNT from every angle, Green is leaning Over 2.5 total goals (-140). Despite limited action from star player Christian Pulisic, the USMNT were explosive in the group stage as just three teams scored more than their eight goals. Bosnia's defense has holes in it as the nation has conceded in 11 of its last 12 matches across all competitions. Bosnia and Herzegovina have also conceded in all six of their World Cup matches in team history.

Meanwhile, the Americans' defensive third is their weakness as they've kept just one clean sheet over their last 11 matches. Green is expecting a back-and-forth contest, making the Over the side to back. "Captain Edin Džeko hasn't scored yet at this tournament, but Ermin Mahmić already has two goals to his name, and winger Kerim Alajbegović was also on target against Qatar," Green told SportsLine. "The Bosnians are strong in attack, so this could be an entertaining game." See Green's best bets for USA vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina at SportsLine, and you can bet Over 2.5 goals for Bosnia vs. USA at FanDuel here:

How to make USA vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina picks

After studying Bosnia and Herzegovina vs. USA from every angle, Green has found a critical x-factor and locked in two best bets, one of which returns plus-money. You can head to SportsLine to see what they are.

So what is the best bet for USMNT vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina? Visit SportsLine now to see the best bets for Bosnia vs. USMNT, all from expert on an 18-8 roll on UCL picks, and find out.

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GOP Rep. Tom Kean Jr. explains his 'mysterious' 4-month absence from Congress

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 30: U.S. Rep. Thomas Kean Jr. (R-NJ) departs the U.S. Capitol on June 30, 2026 in Washington, DC. Rep. Kean delivered a speech on the House floor to explain his four month absence from Congress, which he said was due to diagnosed depression. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) — U.S. Rep. Thomas Kean Jr. (R-NJ) departs the U.S. Capitol on June 30, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

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6:30 PM – Tuesday, June 30, 2026

In an emotional speech on the House floor, New Jersey GOP Representative Tom Kean Jr. revealed the reason behind his four-month long medical leave from Congress, telling his fellow lawmakers that he was in the hospital for depression.

Kean (R-N.J.) disclosed on Tuesday that he was recently diagnosed with depression following a hospitalization for undisclosed health concerns. He added that recovering from the mental illness has taken longer than expected.

“I am a private person by nature … talking about myself has never come naturally. But I believe that I owe an explanation to the people of New Jersey’s 7th District, to my colleagues in this chamber and to the American people for my absence,” he began from the podium Tuesday morning.

“I was given the diagnosis of depression. It is physical, it is emotional and, until you’ve experienced it yourself, it is difficult to fully understand how powerful this illness can be.”

The 57-year-old has missed more than 140 votes during his recovery, amounting to a 100% absence rate, according to the website GovTrack.

“I began to understand not only my diagnosis, but how long depression had been affecting my life,” he continued. “When people hear the word depression, many people think it simply means feeling sad. But depression is so much more than that.”

“When I first informed the public that I was dealing with a medical issue, I was still trying to understand what was happening myself,” he said of the secrecy of his absence.

Despite feeling hesitant when his doctors recommended he stayed at the hospital, he shared that he was ultimately grateful for the decision.

“When I said I hope to return in a matter of weeks, I believed it. Those were the best estimates that the doctor could provide. But as the over 48 million of my fellow Americans being treated for this illness have come to discover, there is no timeline for healing. There is no timeline for recovery. Only the work of getting better one day at a time,” he said.

“Today I am grateful that I listened to my doctors … I am grateful that I accepted help. Because today I stand before you healthier, stronger and excited to return to the work that I love.”

Although Kean’s condition was not made public until Tuesday, the details were apparently known by Capitol Hill colleagues –including House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) — who said earlier this month, “I do know what his health issue is, but he’s asked me not to disclose that, and I’m going to honor that.”

Johnson also emphasized at the time that Kean’s absence is “not a scandalous thing at all,” telling reporters that “people deal with health issues. Maybe that’s a news flash for you, but even members of Congress get sick as well.”

During his absence, Kean secured the Republican nomination for a third term representing New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District after running unopposed in the primary. He will face Rebecca Bennett (D-N.J.) in November.

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