Drew Hall, a 36-year-old boys’ basketball coach at Visalia’s Golden West High School, died while hiking in rugged terrain in Sequoia National Park over the weekend, authorities said.

Hall’s friends and families found his body below Sawtooth Peak on Sunday afternoon. He had been reported missing on Saturday night after separating from friends he was hiking with, park officials said.

“This has been a challenging year for our search and rescue teams,” said Chief Ranger David Fox in a news release posted on Facebook. “Our hearts go out to the family and friends of the hiker. We encourage everyone to take extra precautions and remain vigilant while enjoying the beauty of these National Parks. Safety must always come first.”

The parks service said that Hall was the fifth person to die in Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks this year; search-and-rescue teams for the parks have responded to 60 calls for help thus far in 2025.