Suspect accused of raping, strangling Yosemite National Park employee: officials [Video]

Federal authorities recently announced the indictment of a suspect who is accused of raping a Yosemite National Park employee last month.

In a press release published by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of California on Thursday, authorities named Nathan Baptista as the suspect. The 36-year-old has been charged with one count of aggravated sexual abuse after an indictment by a grand jury on Thursday.

Authorities are accusing the suspect of sexually assaulting and choking a female Yosemite National Park employee at the end of May. 

“According to court documents, on May 31, 2024, Baptista forcibly raped and strangled a female park employee after meeting her that night,” the press release read.

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“This case is the product of an investigation by the National Park Service,” the statement added. “Assistant U.S. Attorney Arin C. Heinz is prosecuting the case.”

According to court documents obtained by Fox News Digital, Baptista was a …