Squatters, Base Jumpers Illegally Invade Yosemite Amid U.S. Government Shutdown - National

Squatters, base jumpers illegally invade Yosemite amid U.S. government shutdown - National

Videos shared online shows people illegally base jumping from Yosemite National Park's El Capitan.

Visitors Are Squatting and Illegally BASE Jumping at Yosemite amid Government Shutdown

Multiple videos shared online captured people engaging in the potentially dangerous activity, which involves jumping from objects with help from a parachuteGetty El Capitan in Yosemite National Park.NEED TO KNOWAs the shutdown of the federal government rolls on, some extreme sports enthusiasts appear to be BASE jumping in California's Yosemite National ParkMultiple videos shared online captured people engaging in the potentially dangerous activi…

What Is the Government Shutdown Doing to Yosemite?

During the government shutdown, some parkgoers are being flagrant about unpermitted activity, according to visitors, workers and advocates.