A YouTube content creator who had gained popularity for his video on “Double Rainbow”, passed away in 2020, but his YouTube channel, Yosemitebear62, continues to share new content. Now it is obvious to think if it is a miracle or a clever technical setup!
But you will be surprised to know that before his death, Vasquez scheduled videos for the next 15 years to keep his channel alive, making sure that his joy and love for nature remain with us. This incident blurs the line between digital immortality and the magic of modern technology and makes his legacy continue to engage his loyal fanbase.
Paul “Bear” Vasquez became a worldwide internet sensation in 2010 with his viral video of the “Double Rainbow.” In the video, he could barely contain his joy at seeing a double rainbow near Yosemite National Park.
This became a sensation overnight, as the video caught the attention of millions. This unexpected fame brought him a loyal fanbase and his passion for creating videos and uploading them on YouTube was clearly visible on his channel. Here he would continue to share his everyday life and his love of nature on his channel, Yosemitebear62.

Living near Yosemite National Park, he operated a farm with the help of volunteers and documented his experiences through numerous videos. His journey to Yosemite began in 1985, after leaving East Los Angeles, where he had worked for the California Conservation Corps and as a Los Angeles County firefighter. Despite personal struggles, including a divorce, Vasquez found solace and purpose in his connection to nature.

According to the abc news, in a 2014 interview, Vasquez described the double rainbow experience as spiritual, stating, “The video is me understanding that I’m in the presence of God” Although not religious, he found profound meaning in nature, which helped him overcome depression and financial struggles. His video’s success provided him with newfound comfort and stability.
Before his death in 2020, Vasquez meticulously planned for his legacy by scheduling 15 years of video content to be uploaded after his death. According to a Reddit user, “Bear was a prolific uploader and created thousands of videos. He also scheduled 15 years of uploads in advance before he died, leaving his channel still active now 4 years after his death.”

One user said, “I was originally thinking of keeping income flowing to the family for long after he’s gone” . Another commented, “The other way to look at it is, way to make the most of the time he had”
Despite his passing on May 9, 2020, at the age of 57, Vasquez’s channel continues to share his videos, keeping his spirit alive. Completely reflecting the idea that Vasquez once said, “I’m living like a starving artist, but the video led to me being able to live comfortably again”