Rockslides at Yosemite Nat'l Park Caught On Tape

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By KSEE News

Story Published: Aug 27, 2009 at 2:20 AM EDT

Story Updated: Aug 27, 2009 at 3:35 AM EDT

A series of rockslides near the Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite National Park sent huge boulders crashing down the dramatic decent... and it was all caught on tape.

The video sent exclusively to KSEE 24 News by Kimberly Loughnane was shot around 1:45 p.m. Wednesday afternoon just as the largest rockslide hit.

It was followed by two smaller rock slides. The park service says the largest rock that fell is estimated at 350 meteric tons.

The Ahwahnee Hotel was at full occupancy at the time of the rock slides. None of the 60 guests were injured and only minor damage was reported.

The hotel, and the area around it, will remain closed as a precaution until at least friday.

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