Drew Hall, a longtime Golden West High School Boys ‘Boys’ Basketball coach and a teacher of Visalia, died while marching in a remote and solid Sequoia National Park area, Monday afternoon was confirmed by officials.
Described as “appropriate and active”, “Hall’s” is the fifth death that will take place in Sequoia National Park this year.
Golden West head coach Drew Hall talked to players among the game periods against Golden West not in the league Boys’ basketball, Wednesday, 2024. Wednesday, December 4th.
Hall, 36, was marched on a steep terrain on Saturday when he suffered a fatal medical case, the National Park Service said. Hall marched alone, and later it was found by friends and the search and rescue team after the worried family members reported him late.
He separated from his group and told them he would meet them on Saturday afternoon at the checkpoint. When he didn’t show up, his friends called the Rangers.
Park Rangers said Area Hall hikes are known for its difficult access and difficult conditions, with a sharp increase in height, Loose Rock and Limited mobile phone services. On Monday around 3 p.m. About 3 p.m. Specialized commands and equipment had to be used for a remote location where his body was found.
Hall was a PE teacher at the Visal Unified School district and in 2024. Its 10th season was noted at the Trailblazers Golden West High School.
“I love Golden West.” I love school. I love the administrator, “he said in 2024. “I love only all culture, all other coaches. It’s a great place to be. It’s just just a blessing, a privilege.”
Hall was married with two young children. A Gofundme.com site was created to help family with Hall’s expenses. Their purpose is $ 35,000 – until early Tuesday they reached more than $ 25,000. More than 160 people donated.
“We raise money for the Drew Hall family after his tragic, unexpected passage,” the report states. Drew was a wonderful family man and a great basketball coach for Golden West High School. He really loved his players and family and always helped others. He leaves his wife and two daughters. Please help us support them. Everything will help. “
The “Visual” Superintendent Kirk Shrum said the district was saddened by one of their losses and helps teachers and employees survive the tragedy.
“We were very upset by the Drew passage, and our thoughts and prayers are with his family,” he said. “The district has reported support and resources to those employees and students influenced by its losses and will continue to provide grief support services in the coming weeks and months.”
High Sierra Mountains Sawtooth Peak with a lake at the front where Hall was found on Monday.
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Sequoia and Kings Canyon emergency crews were used for 60 search and rescue incidents this year, five of which took place last weekend.
The Sequoia National Park, established in 1890, is one of the oldest US national parks in the United States and is located in the Whitney Mountain-Human peak in the mainland US-as well as world-famous General Sherman’s tree. The park’s desert includes more than 800,000 ha and attracts thousands of remote travelers each year.
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The National Park Service reminded visitors to plan in advance, to remain marked on the paths and notify someone their route.
The incident remains investigated.
This story has been updated to add more information.
This article initially appeared in the “Visual Times-Delta”: “Visual Prep” basketball coach Drew Hall died in Sequoia National Park