A Brush with Disaster - Matthew's Story

Matthew Wolff recounts a family trip to Yosemite where he and his brother faced a dangerous situation while crossing a creek. They were separated from their family and decided to cross a calm section of Tania Creek, which turned out to be more perilous than expected. Matthew's brother was pulled into the rapids, prompting Matthew to rescue him. Both were stranded on a rock until search and rescue arrived, alerted by their grandmother, and safely extracted them using a fire ladder.

Where did Matthew's family go for his grandparents' anniversary?

• Grand Canyon

• Yosemite

• Yellowstone

• Niagara Falls

What decision did Matthew and his group make when they reached the opposite side of the lake?

• To wait for the rest of the family

• To swim across the lake

• To hike back the way they came

• To cross a calm section of Tania Creek

What happened to Matthew's brother during the creek crossing?

• He reached the other side safely

• He was pulled into the rapids

• He slipped on a rock

• He lost his shoes

How did Matthew manage to help his brother during the incident?

• He swam to the shore

• He called for help

• He pushed him towards a rock

• He used a rope to pull him

Who called search and rescue after the incident?

• Matthew

• A passerby

• His grandmother

• His uncle