Santa Rosa Junior College wrestler Ryan George, 19, died after reportedly falling nearly 400 feet while hiking with friends near Illilouette Falls in Yosemite National Park on Sept. 20. His team confirmed his death on Sept. 22 and said details remain limited.
George’s older sister, Jaida, told The Press Democrat that their mother died weeks earlier; their father died when George was a baby. A GoFundMe page set up to support Jaida, who gave birth to a son two months ago, had raised more than $12,000, the article reported.
Two days before his death, George placed second at the Dave Pacheco Invitational at Sacramento City College, The Press Democrat reported. His wrestling team remembered him as genuine and positive, and said he made others feel welcome.
