Day/date: July 17, 1987


                                 FIELD INCIDENT REPORT

Incident type:     Marijuana Eradication
Log number: 87-161
Date/time of incident: 7/17, 10:00am Date/time received: 7/17, 2:30pm
Park: Great Smokies    Location: Hickory Flats, Deep Creek Area
Reported by: Pete Hart, CR through Don Russell, SERO
Received by: Melissa Warner, WASO

Summary:
A "fly-over" done by Swains County Sheriff's Office revealed a marijuana patch
which was growing near Lands Creek. NPS and County Deputies eradicated 944
plants approximately 6 feet in height. All were turned over to Swains County
authorities. No suspects, no arrests.

Persons involved:
Name                                 Address             DOB or age