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Trees and branches can fall, injuring or even killing people below. Be aware of
your surroundings, keeping your eyes and ears open. This is most important when setting
up a tent. Make sure you're not in the line of fire of any suspect trees. Make sure
any trees you're camping near look healthy. Be especially careful after storms may
have weakened trees, or if there are high winds forecast.
In some areas, rockfall is another thing to be aware of. This is especially important
in Yosemite Valley, where rockfalls have resulted in at least 17
fatalities and 85 injuries.
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