2 Young Campers Killed By Falling Tree Limb At Yosemite

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK (CBS13) -- Officials say two juveniles camping in Yosemite Valley were killed by a falling tree limb Friday morning.

The incident happened in the Upper Pines Campground, according to Yosemite National Park.

The juveniles were sleeping in their tent when an oak tree limb fell and hit them. Park rangers who soon showed up at the scene found that the children had died.

"Our thoughts are with the families as they grieve this tragedy," said park superintendent Don Neubacher in a statement released late Friday morning.

Park officials are not releasing any identifying information about the children at this time.

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