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Julia Clarke

One of 3 hikers who died after jumping into "brutal" California waterfall was former diving champion, according to search and recovery team

An image released by Placer County Sheriff's Office shows rescue crews assembled in search for 3 men who jumped into Rattlesnake Falls.

Officials have released the names of three hikers who died after jumping into a remote California waterfall.

Place County Sheriff's Office identified the men as Matthew Anthony, 44, of New York City, and Matthew Schoenecker, 50, and Valentino Creus, 59, both of Los Angeles. They were hiking with three other men in the Soda Springs area on June 18 when they jumped into the water at Rattlesnake Falls and failed to resurface.

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