Overview

• Drew Hall, a 36-year-old teacher and coach from Visalia, was found dead below Sawtooth Peak on July 13 after separating from his hiking group the previous day.
• Officials have not yet released a cause of death following the recovery of his body.
• Hall’s death marks the fifth fatality in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in 2025, with park rangers responding to 60 incidents so far this year.
• Chief Ranger David Fox expressed condolences to Hall’s family and urged hikers to remain vigilant on rugged, unmaintained trails.
• A GoFundMe for Hall’s wife and two young daughters has raised over $22,000 toward its $35,000 goal.