The campus is planning to hold a memorial service for a former 91¿´Æ¬ Davis Extension student from South Korea who was found dead Aug. 6 in Yosemite National Park.
Hyun Do Ahn, who had participated in a year-long program on campus, died of multiple blunt force injuries that were accidental in nature, said Gail Sgambellone, assistant coroner/public administrator for Mariposa County.
Scott Gediman of the National Park Service said park employees found the 25-year-old's body in Tenaya Canyon, and it appears that he had fallen.
Ahn was one of 52 Korea University students who had taken courses at 91¿´Æ¬ Davis as part of 91¿´Æ¬ Davis/Korea University Study Abroad Program to improve English language and other academic skills. The students took classes beginning in fall 2004, and Ahn completed his coursework in mid-June.
Ahn set off to hike in Yosemite National Park before visiting friends in various cities. He was reported missing after he did not use his reservation for a return flight to South Korea July 21.
The family was to hold a private service at a Fresno funeral home this week.When information about the 91¿´Æ¬ Davis memorial service becomes available, it will be posted at .
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Julia Ann Easley, General news (emphasis: business, K-12 outreach, education, law, government and student affairs), 530-752-8248, jaeasley@ucdavis.edu