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Time of India
16-07-2025
- Time of India
California basketball coach Drew Hall found dead after going missing on solo hike
California Basketball Coach Drew Hall found dead after went missing on solo Hike (Image Source: Facebook) A tragic incident has shaken a California community after a local teacher was found dead in Sequoia National Park. The man, separated from his hiking group, had been declared missing only a day before. Authorities started a search, but it terminated in grief upon finding his remains on a challenging trail. Friends, family, and school community have been profoundly surprised and grieving over the news. Basketball coach found dead in Sequoia National Park a day after being reported missing Drew Hall, a 36-year-old California teacher and basketball coach, was found dead in Sequoia National Park after being reported missing. The National Park Service later confirmed the discovery. On July 13, Drew Hall, formerly employed at Golden West High School in Visalia, was walking in the park. He had fallen off his group while trekking and meant to meet later on. Friends and family late Saturday night raised the alarm when he didn't show up. Drew Hall was found by loved ones below Sawtooth Peak after going missing during a solo hike Drew Hall disappeared in a wild section of Sequoia National Park. Hall was walking close to Sawtooth Peak, as official National Park Service news release reports. Known for being challenging to ascend, it is a steep 11. 5-mile route. Rangers said he was 'fit and active,' and was used to this kind of terrain. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Đây có thể là thời điểm tốt nhất để giao dịch vàng trong 5 năm qua IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo California Basketball Coach Drew Hall found dead after went missing on solo hike (Image Source: Facebook) Park rangers and emergency crews began a search early on Sunday morning, July 14. At around 3 p.m. that afternoon, friends and family found Hall's body below Sawtooth Peak. The cause of death has not been shared by officials. 'This has been a challenging year for our search and rescue teams,' said Chief Ranger David Fox. 'Our hearts go out to the family and friends of the hiker.' He also urged all visitors to stay alert while hiking in remote areas of national parks. According to the National Park Service release, this is the fifth fatality in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in 2025. Rangers have responded to 60 search and rescue calls so far this year. Five of those took place over the weekend of July 13 and 14. The area where Hall was found is known to be dangerous. A report from the law firm Panish Shea and Ravipudi last year said Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks had 30 deaths for every 10 million visitors between 2007 and 2024. The parks were ranked the 13th most dangerous in the United States. Also Read: LeBron James draws an unusual analogy while revisiting his NBA Finals runs The National Park Service has not given more information. Drew Hall's family and school community are grieving his loss. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Daily Mail
16-07-2025
- Daily Mail
High-school basketball coach Drew Hall, 36, found dead after going missing on hike in California
A high-school basketball coach who went missing on a hike in California over the weekend has been found dead. Drew Hall, 36, had joined his in-laws at Sequoia National Park on Saturday, only to be reported missing later in the day after being separated from his hiking group. One day later, Hall was pronounced dead after his body was found below the Sawtooth Peak mountain, according to a release by Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. He leaves behind a wife and two young daughters. Authorities said the basketball coach, who was described as 'fit and active', separated from his group earlier in the day while 'hiking in very rugged terrain' and planned to later rejoin them. Yet he was reported missing later that night after he didn't return as scheduled. 'Park rangers and supporting agencies began searching for Hall Sunday morning,' authorities added. 'Tragically, his body was found at around 3pm by friends and family who were searching the area on foot. Recovery efforts were completed this afternoon.' Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks added that Hall was the fifth fatality to occur within the parks this year. According to ABC30, his brother Brent and a dozen friends went to look for him when he was reported missing. 'Having these people around me was important to me. We found out, obviously, there's nothing else we could do. We looked down at the mountain, and there were five more people coming to help,' Brent said. Hall was a longtime boys basketball coach at Golden West High School in Visalia, where he spent over a decade. He told the Visalia Times Delta last year: 'I love Golden West. I love the school. I love the admin. I love just the whole culture, all the other coaches. It's a great place to be. 'It's just been a blessing, a privilege. I don't take it for granted. Not many people make it to 10 years anymore for various reasons. It's definitely a blessing.' This year Hall was preparing to take on a new role as an instructional coach for elementary PE teachers in Visalia Unified. Yet Brent says his brother's greatest job was that of a father. 'Anyone who knows Drew, his greatest passion, whether it was teaching or coaching, was being a dad. So, it was very evident, but that was his passion and that's what he loved to be,' he added. In a statement given to that publication, Visalia Unified School District Superintendent Kirk Shrum said: 'We are deeply saddened by Drew's passing and our thoughts and prayers are with his family. The district has communicated supports and resources to those staff and students impacted by his loss and will continue to make grief support services available during the weeks and months ahead.'
USA Today
15-07-2025
- USA Today
Missing hiker's body found in Sequoia National Park
A local hiker was found dead in the Sequoia National Park the day after he separated from a hiking group, according to officials. 'Our hearts go out to the family and friends of the hiker," said Chief Ranger David Fox in a statement. "We encourage everyone to take extra precautions and remain vigilant while enjoying the beauty of these National Parks. Safety must always come first.' On Saturday, July 12, Drew Hall, 36, from Visalia, California, which is around 35 miles southwest of the national park, was hiking with a group through the Sequoia National Park in California when he separated, according to a news release posted to the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks' Facebook page. He planned to meet up with the group after they separated, but when he didn't return within the expected time frame, family members reported him missing. Park rangers and other supporting agencies started searching for him on Sunday, July 13, but friends and family who were searching the area found Hall's body at 3 p.m. local time, according to the national park. Hall "was described as fit and active but was hiking in very rugged terrain," the news release stated. The park did not release the cause of death. Remembering Drew Hall A GoFundMe was created to help the family with costs associated with Hall's death. It has raised $22,315 of its $35,000 goal. Over 220 people have donated. "Drew was an amazing family man and a great basketball coach," the GoFundMe stated. Hall was a PE teacher for the Visalia Unified School District and the head basketball coach for Golden West High School. He leaves behind his wife and two young daughters. Hiker death: Man dies while hiking Grand Canyon trail in extreme heat Five people have died at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks this year Sequoia National Park and Kings Canyon National Park are separate parks, but they are run jointly. Hall's death is the fifth to occur in the parks this year, according to the news release. 'This has been a challenging year for our search and rescue teams,' said Fox. The parks' emergency personnel have been deployed to 60 search and rescue incidents, with five happening the same weekend as Hall's disappearance. Woman still missing after disappearing in May from Sequoia National Park Jomarie Calasanz, 26, is still missing after she was swept away in Kaweah River near Paradise Creek Bridge in Sequoia National Park while trying to save her older sister, Joanne, on May 25, reported the Visalia Times Delta, a part of the USA TODAY Network. She and her family drove up to the park from Los Angeles for a Memorial Day weekend outing. A nine-day, multi-agency search followed Calasanz's disappearance, but dangerous river conditions forced officials to scale back efforts. 'Jomarie could still be located within the park,' officials said in May. 'But divers are unable to complete an underwater search of the river.' On Saturday, July 12, Juan Heredia, a volunteer diver of the Angels Recovery Dive Team, attempted to locate Calasanz in a renewed search. On Monday, however, he said he could not find her after searching the five to seven miles of the water for two days. 'It's heartbreaking to come out of the water after 8 hours each day and tell the family I couldn't bring her home,' he wrote in a post on Facebook. Contributing: Sheyanne N Romero, Elizabeth Roberts, Angelaydet Rocha, Visalia Times-Delta; Meade Trueworthy, Special to the Times-Delta Julia is a trending reporter for USA TODAY. Connect with her on LinkedIn, X, Instagram and TikTok: @juliamariegz, or email her at jgomez@
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Visalia PE teacher dies in Sequoia's 'rugged terrain'
A Visalia man described as "fit and active" died while hiking in a remote and rugged area of Sequoia National Park, officials confirmed Monday afternoon. This is the fifth death to occur in Sequoia National Park this year. Drew Hall, 36, was hiking off-trail Saturday in steep terrain when he suffered a fatal medical emergency, according to a statement from the National Park Service. Hall had been hiking alone and was later found by friends and a search and rescue team after concerned family members reported him overdue. He'd separated from his group and told them he would meet them at a checkpoint Saturday afternoon. When he didn't show up, friends called rangers. Park rangers said the area Hall was hiking in is known for its difficult access and challenging conditions, with sharp elevation gains, loose rock and limited cellphone service. Recovery efforts around 3 p.m. Monday required the use of specialized teams and equipment due to the remote location of where his body was found. Hall was a PE teacher for Visalia Unified School District and head basketball coach for Golden West High School. He was married with two small children. A site was created to help the family with costs associated with Hall's death. Their goal is $20,000 - they hit $17,000 in under five hours Monday. More than 160 people have donated. "We are raising money for Drew Hall's family after his tragic, unexpected passing," the post states. "Drew was an amazing family man and a great basketball coach for Golden West High School. He truly loved his players and family and was always helping others. He leaves behind his wife and two daughters, please help us with supporting them. Anything will help." Sequoia and Kings Canyon emergency crews have been used for 60 search and rescue incidents this year, five of which occurred over this past weekend. More:Basketball coach Drew Hall enters y A decade in the making: Basketball coach Drew Hall enters year 10 at Golden West Sequoia National Park, established in 1890, is one of the oldest national parks in the United States and is home to Mount Whitney — the tallest peak in the continental U.S. — as well as the world-famous General Sherman tree. The park's wilderness covers more than 800,000 acres and attracts thousands of backcountry hikers every year. The National Park Service reminded visitors to plan ahead, stay on marked trails when possible, and let someone know their itinerary. The incident remains under investigation. More: 'Heartbreaking': Diver unable to find missing woman after 2-day search in Sequoia National Park This article originally appeared on Visalia Times-Delta: Visalia PE teacher dies in Sequoia's 'rugged terrain'
Business Wire
24-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
New Book Offers CRE Owners a Blueprint to Boost NOI,
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Commercial real estate owners face data reckoning. Fragmented systems, vendor lock-in, rising OpEx, and an AI-powered future demand a new kind of leadership. In their groundbreaking new book, Peak Property Performance: Game-Changing AI and Digital Strategies for Commercial Real Estate (Fast Company Press, June 24, 2025, $26.95), technology entrepreneur Bill Douglas and systems architect Drew Hall deliver a bold, step-by-step framework to help CRE leaders take control of their digital infrastructure, unlock hidden asset value, and build future-proof portfolios. The authors introduce their proprietary 5C™ Framework, a five-step roadmap to transform any property into a data-powered, AI-ready asset: Clarify – Audit every digital asset and data source to uncover opportunities. Connect – Unify fragmented systems into a seamless digital nervous system. Collect – Build a culture where the right people, data, and tools align. Coordinate – Ensure intelligent, real-time systems coordination and apply AI. Control – Act on the insights that drive NOI and competitive advantage. Drawing from decades of work with office, multifamily, and mixed-use portfolios, Peak Property Performance speaks directly to owners, developers, and capital partners navigating a rapidly digitizing CRE market. The authors expose how most portfolios leak value through fragmented systems and untapped data—and show how to reclaim that power, safely and profitably. 'Data ownership is the new location,' says Douglas. 'And if you're not monetizing your building's data and digital infrastructure, someone else is.' Peak Property Performance is available on Amazon and major retailers today. Learn more at Praise from Industry Leaders 'Control of data and digital directly impacts NOI—creating immediate returns and competitive advantages. Bill's insights aren't theoretical—they're a strategic blueprint.' — Thomas Noonan, lead director, Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE: ICE) 'This isn't just another tech book – it's a masterclass in creating value through data and digital infrastructure.' — Chad J. Stafford, president, Occidental Management, Inc. 'Finally, a blueprint that speaks to builders and developers about digital infrastructure without the tech jargon.' — Vinny English, real estate developer About the Authors Bill Douglas is the CEO of OpticWise, a serial entrepreneur, and a leading expert in using technology for business transformation. Drew Hall is the founder and CTO at OpticWise and a world-renown digital architect. Greenleaf Book Group is a publisher and distributor best known for its innovative business model, distribution power, and award-winning designs. Named one of the fastest-growing companies in the United States by Inc. Magazine, Greenleaf has represented more than 3,800 titles, including more than 55 New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestsellers. Learn more at
