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The National Park Service (NPS) announced that three people were convicted of illegal BASE jumping in a national park, and the agency warned would-be outlaws it’s still enforcing the law despite the federal shutdown.

"We do not tolerate illegal activity in Yosemite National Park," Yosemite Superintendent Raymond McPadden said. "Our law enforcement rangers remain efficient, effective and vigilant 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. These convictions demonstrate the professionalism and dedication of Yosemite’s protection team in upholding federal regulations and ensuring the safety of both visitors and first responders."

Though Yosemite was once a hub for the sport in the 1970s, BASE jumping has been banned in national parks si

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