20-year-old woman dies after falling off Half Dome mountain in Yosemite National Park

A grieving father is opening up about the devastating moment his daughter fell from Half Dome in Yosemite National Park and did not survive. Jonathan Rohloff shares how he managed to get through the heartbreaking moment his 20-year-old daughter, Grace Rohloff, slipped and fell off the mountain on July 13th. Grace was a student at Arizona State with hopes of becoming a teacher.

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[Roscoe_]

Why Would You Hike Yosemite Half Dome IN THE RAIN!?!??!

[DevilDogDen]

I am an very highly trained and experienced climber, and during my career in the Marine Corps, I was an instructor at the Mountain Wafare Center at Pickle Meadows in California. I ALWAYS check the weather report for a few days in advance before I start a climb. And no, you cannot ever predict rapid changes in weather. However these two knew that rain was in the forecast, but still decided to make the trek. This is truly tragic in every way possible, but I also believe that was preventable as well.... My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family and friends.

[bevanbuckwheatshea]

Heartbreaking and condolences to the family of this beautiful woman.

[shtkan]

This sucks so much. They were in immediate danger when the first drops hit. That granite when it gets wet becomes a slip and slide.
And why weren't you wearing or have tethers available?

[theblondeone]

Hey there - my dad died of a head injury he was hit on his bicycle by a hit and run when i was 10 and he was 42. I feel ur pain, but from the other side 😢

[CAHOBBES]

Yosemite needs to remove the cables and all hardware and return this to a mountain climbing route, anywhere cables, chains, wooden plank are provided, yields a false sense of security, especially when trying to persuade hikers that they can be mountain climbers.

[toniebarks]

I'm so sorry sending prayers to the family 🙏🙏

[kentcrawford]

❤ prayers to this family and their Loss terrible tragedy

[jamesestrada]

Is it just me, or does this guy seem way too calm for someone who lost his daughter to a fall off of Half Dome?! As a father of 3 daughters, I’d be absolutely broken to have witnessed such a freak accident occur in front of me. Does anyone know if he was investigated at all? Just saying…

[GilbertMendez-js]

As a father and protector he seems pretty unfazed....

[twistedlvl]

How can you talk about your daughters death with a straight face, id be crying just remembering what happened

[Pops-io]

This guy is creepy. Only a narcissist can act like this

[JH-nbnn]

Jonathan Rohloff said a ranger told them storms were in the forecast, and they did see clouds at times. But the sky was clear when they reached the cables, and atop the summit there were panoramic views — until thunder boomed.

Silly, Silly, Silly. They were warned and disobeyed!

[carolynpender]

My condolences to the family and friends 😢

[dfa]

There is nothing wrong with the cables. It’s hard to forecast thunderstorms. They can form without much notice especially in the late afternoons. If you want to be extra careful bring grip gloves, wear proper shoes and bring safety cables in case you slip.

[SlonesWildernessExpeditions]

Those cables are made to be used with a climbing harness, to clip onto the cables. Most people don't bother, sadly.

[bosshogg]

I hope it gets thoroughly investigated

[hopLight]

A wooden plank every foot? How about prep and heed the conditions. Clip in, don’t play with weather conditions, know your limitations

[AlxluvsBBWs]

After seeing video of what she fell from. it's Irresponsible of the park service to even allow people to do this.. It is a false sense of safety by installing the wood slats and hand rails!!

[millypoo]

Is it me, or does this Father seem not very upset about this?