Man dies in Half Dome fall; Yosemite 2011 death toll now 15

A man hiking in Yosemite died after plunging down the face of Half Dome.

The death was the 15th this year in the park and the second fatality on Half Dome this year, according to a report in the Sacramento Bee. A 31-year-old San Jose woman died after sliding off the cable route at Half Dome in July.

The man was not identified. He was believed to have died Monday evening. His body was spotted by a search helicopter Tuesday and recovered in the afternoon by rangers. He was wearing appropriate clothing and gear, a spokesman told the news organization.

The spokesman declined to provide details on the death, citing an ongoing investigation.

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Photo: Yosemite's Half Dome. Credit: Los Angeles Times