The TRAGIC Hiking Story of Hayden Klemenok In Yosemite National Park

The wilderness of Yosemite National Park, a place of majestic waterfalls, breathtaking views and pure nature, can be both enchanting and unforgiving. Unfortunately, on July 2, 2023, things went horribly wrong for a young backpacker who wanted to explore the beauty of nature.
Hayden Thomas Klemenok was born November 11, 1998, in Santa Rosa, Calif. He grew up in Petaluma, surrounded by family and friends who witnessed his early curiosity and thirst for knowledge. Hayden went through his college years at several schools, including Learning to Learn preschool, Sonoma Mountain Elementary School and Kenilworth Junior High School. During this time, he received music lessons from his father. He completed his high school education at Casa Grande High School as a member of the graduating class of 2017.
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[@biaberg3448]

The story starts approx at 4:30.

[@teresacorrigan3076]

So easy to make a mistake in life. ❤ to Hayden and all his family.

[@markprange4386]

Rope protection isn't only for cliff climbing. It can be needed for hiking, too.

[@jasmine0354]

RIP Hayden. So sorry that we lost you 😢

[@NikolaTeslaEE]

Subscribed. Please continue with the great content.

[@doloreswinsbarrow1110]

My condolences to Hayden family and friends; so sad. He sounds so wonderful, and had a bright future ahead of him; rest in peace Hayden.

[@Beth.112]

Rest In eternal Peace, Hayden 🙏🏼✝️😌😌😌

[@alanRMUK]

Any mountain range is dangerous in its own right. The risk goes up hugely if you have no experience and are not with a guide or at the very least someone local. RIP Hayden, i hope 🙏 it was quick and painless.

[@mattbrown5921]

Only took 5 minutes to get to the actual incident..

[@livinginthepines]

Because we we're hearing about this young mans life. Get your empathy chip checked.

[@holdencawffle626]

5 mins lost

[@mattbrown5921]

@@livinginthepines empathy has 0 to do with his background. Learn the word before you use it.

[@livinginthepines]

@@mattbrown5921 Time for a brain chip check too.

[@isabellind1292]

You poor thing! How dare the podcaster waste 5 precious minutes of your day to talk about the victim. How dare he! Next time, check the timestamps for guidance to help you navigate through these difficult moments. I think it's put there for people just like you so stop your whining!

[@elizabethbeauchamp6580]

How sad...such a waste of a young man. I hope his family and friends are doing ok.

[@isabellind1292]

Thank you Tragic Tales.

[@carmendaniel3734]

So heartbreaking.❤ RIP Hayden.

[@tyronesmith4622]

Aww he was so handsome rip Hayden

[@AgrestisAnima]

The clip of the waterfall/river gave me a heart attack. Bro it's too loud, I'm only listening 😂

[@RJFP67]

We are out of our element when traversing the wild. You must use every precaution prior to venturing into the woods.

[@markstevens4264]

"OUT OF OUR ELEMENT." WTH? Mankind has been "venturing into the woods" for, oh I don't know, maybe 10,000 years or more. And the guys back 10,000 years ago didn't have GPS, $1,000 tents, and REI stores. "WE" are much safer traversing the woods than in any city in America. If you die in a National Park, I guarantee you were doing something stupid. If you need to "use every precaution" before going for a WALK in the woods, you probably ought to stay home and paint your nails.

[@fishingrightnow2369]

Very fast moving waters, stay back and enjoy the views.

[@vichikes]

A friend's brother fell in Yosemite the same month as this tragedy. RIP

[@silkwebspider7506]

Sad, but racing waters etc, I guess someone will always take a chance.

[@beatpirate8]

people also take pictures and fall in. one person fell and pushed a lady taking picture into water too. s

[@isabellind1292]

I don't understand why the family needs a GFM account. Is it for funeral expenses?

[@elizabethbeauchamp6580]

It could be... funerals are about $ 10,00.00...just the basics 😢.

[@teresacorrigan3076]

The aboriginal people always take up a love offering for people in loss. It’s not need but love. Like this gfm. Like sending flowers. 🇨🇦🌺🌼

[@isabellind1292]

@@teresacorrigan3076 Where does it say he's aboriginal? $70,000 of love offerings? I hope some of that money was donated to SAR.

[@MM-my3pc]

I understand GFM when children loose parents - but for the parents? To create a fund in Hayden’s name for education or support his sport for those who otherwise couldn’t afford it would be a wonderful way to show an offering of love and honour for this wonderful young man taken away too soon

[@robjones-qj2jj]

Nope, just $ for the lazy parents..

[@BicMichuM]

There are warning signs for a reason

[@daleva187goligo]

0:22 I don't know what city that is but it's definitely not santa rosa lol not even close

[@AntonioPeralesdelHierro]

Wawona = wa-WOE-na

[@annettegenovesi]

This video is so new it's more like breaking news.

[@tdiler12]

Its kinda disturbing the way a go fund me page seems to pop up with every tragedy these days I mean what did everybody do before that . Who needs the money all of a sudden? He had no children or anyone depending on him..

[@isabellind1292]

GFM can be a vessel for anyone to tug at the heartstrings of others for money. Amanda Knox, the American (who I believe got away w/murder) exploited the fame she rec'd from the murder of her roommate by using GFM to raise money for her "Alien-themed" wedding. Disgusting!

[@LeppardLadyRN]

I wondered the same thing.

[@LuLeMen]

What a waste. This is so sad.

[@holdencawffle626]

A waste? That's mean

[@frankjones3671]

Yeah a slippery rock in the creeks wills surely makes anyone swims !! In this case drowns get swept aways ECT. Surely Lord bless him as his family!

[@inrptn]

Any day, any action could be your last. Get right with God while you still have a chance.

[@KINGSLEY-TV]

Thought that we Dr Phil then lol 0:38

[@KINGSLEY-TV]

Was not we

[@yosemitegirlCA]

Wth?