5 California destinations notorious for killing tourists including 2 in Yosemite

California is home to many a fabled tourist attraction, but some unlucky visitors never make it out alive.In a recent TikTok, Orange County realtor Lindsey Marino gave a rundown of a fistful of perilous places in the Golden State, including two locations in Yosemite National Park that are as famed for the ever-present threat of death as they are for their views.Read on for the list of the top five deadly destinations.Earning its moniker in body count, the 3.4 million-acre desert expanse of Death Valley National Park is among the deadliest places in California.“People know that the biggest danger here is the heat,” said Marino.

“But it’s also how fast things can go wrong.” California's top news, sports and entertainment delivered to your inbox every day.Please provide a valid email.

By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.Never miss a story She noted that as temperatures climb, a small problem like a flat tire or a dead battery can become life-threatening, leading to dehydration, exhaustion, and heat stroke.“Every year, people underestimate the desert and every year, the desert wins,” she said.

Indeed, in 2024, a motorcyclist died from heat exposure while traveling through Death Valley.According to a recent study, between 2007 and 2024, 68 people died at Death Valley National Park, averaging out to 4 deaths per year.

According to the National Park Service, the most common cause of death in Death Valley National Park in recent years has been motor vehicle accidents, accounting for roughly 25% of fatalities.Environmental causes, specifically hyperthermia, accounted for 20%.

Rising a monolithic 8,800 feet above sea level, Half Dome in Yosemite National Park remains a perennial bucket list item for many a hiker.The 14- to 16-mile round-trip hike to Half Dome is punctuated with cables to assist those aiming to summit the iconic peak.While the views are incomparable,...