Day/date: Tuesday, August 26, 1986


                     FIELD INCIDENT REPORT
Date/time of incident: Monday 8/25/86 3:45pm  Date/time received: Tuesday 8/26/86 11:00am
Park: Devils Tower                            Location: Leaning Column
Reported by: Tom McDonnell                    Phone(s): 776-8643 (FTS)
Received by: Bob Zarger                       Phone(s): 343-4209
Follow-up contact:                            Phone(s):
Summary: On Monday, August 25, 1986 at 0600 hrs, the below named subject
went out for a free solo climb at Leaning Column.  At 0800 hrs he was
found at the base of the column.  He fell & struck his head.  He was
transported to Spearfish South Dakota and pronounced dead on arrival.
A physician & EMT were present at the scene of the accident &
performed first aid.  An autopsy will be performed to determine cause
of death. The next of kin have been notified.

Visitors involved:
Name                      Address         Age   Sex
S.H.                     Wright, Wyo.     17    M

Anticipated developments:




INFORMATION ALERT
Office of Public Affairs
National Park Service                           202-343-6843


To: Director                        August 26,1986
Subj:  Women's Equality Day Demonstration, Cape Cod National 
       Seashore

August 26 is recognized as "Women's Equality Day" since it is the
anniversary of women's suffrage.

At Cape Cod National Seashore, a group of fifty women set up a
demonstration at Herring Cove involving a "Maypole" where the women are
appearing topless. The demonstration is allegedly in support of "Women's
Equality Day."

Park authorities sought to avoid confrontation and chose not to act
against the women as long as they remained at Herring Cove.

Eleven members of the group, however, proceeded -- still topless -- to a
nearby concession facility and then to the Service's fee collection
station. Those eleven have been arrested and charged with violation of
the Cape Cod nudity regulation (36 CFR 7.67(g)).

No action has been taken against the remaining 39, but citations will be
issued if another visitor is found who is willing to sign a complaint.

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