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A tragic accident at Yosemite National Park claimed the life of Angela Lin, a 29-year-old Google software engineer. Lin was hiking with her boyfriend, David Hua, and two friends along the Tuolumne Grove trail when a tree branch unexpectedly fell, striking her. Despite Hua's efforts to perform CPR until a park ranger arrived, Lin died at the scene. The group had been admiring the giant sequoias when they heard a loud cracking sound.
"One big branch struck Angela, and then there were a bunch of smaller ones directly behind me," Hua told SFGATE.
The National Park Service temporarily closed the Tuolumne Grove following the incident, but it has since reopened. However, no official press release has been issued regarding Lin's death, and the incident remains under investigation. Hua expressed frustration over the lack of communication from the park service, stating, "We are seeking more information regarding this incident, especially around trail safety and future prevention."