Clarifying the Misconceptions About Yosemite's $70,000 Rescue Video
A viral video claiming a hiker was billed $70,000 for a helicopter rescue in Yosemite National Park has been debunked. The National Park Service clarified that search and rescue operations in national parks are funded by the federal government and are free for visitors. The video, which falsely reported the bill, was created by a fake news account. The incident involved a hiker named Grace, who was airlifted due to a medical issue. The rescue was conducted by Yosemite Search and Rescue, and no charges were incurred by the hiker or her group. 
