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flag Illegal BASE jumping surged in Yosemite during the 2025 shutdown due to reduced park staff.

flag During the 2025 government shutdown, illegal BASE jumping from El Capitan in Yosemite National Park increased, with climber Charles Winstead filming over eight jumpers on October 6 and 12. flag The activity, banned in all national parks due to safety risks, occurred amid reduced staffing from furloughs and ongoing personnel declines. flag The National Park Service has faced a 24% drop in permanent staff since 2017, weakening enforcement and oversight.

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