Overview

• Yosemite officials reopened the Tuolumne Grove Trail on July 28 after closing it for a week-long safety review following the incident.
• The National Park Service confirmed its inquiry into the July 19 accident remains open but has provided no new findings.
• Loved ones of Angela Lin are pressing park authorities for transparent communication on tree inspection and maintenance protocols.
• A Google spokesperson said the company is deeply saddened by Lin’s death and is offering support to her family and colleagues.
• The fatal branch strike has renewed scrutiny of risk management and hazard warnings on heavily trafficked National Park trails.