Day/date: May 31, 1988



                              RANGER ACTIVITIES DIVISION
                                 FIELD INCIDENT REPORT

Incident type: Fatality
Log number: 88-90
Date/time of incident: 5/28, 8:50 ara  Date/time received: 5/31, 8:30 am
Park: Upper Delaware River Location: Skinner's Falls
Reported by: Steve Alscher, RAD, MARO
Received by: Jon Anglin, RAD, WASO

Summary:
M.A.M. and several companions were on a canoe outing when M.A.M.'s canoe
capsized in Skinner's Falls, a Class 2 rapid. M.A.M., a none swimmer, was
the only member of his group not wearing a life jacket. His body was
recovered on the 29th by NPS and Honesdale Fire Department divers.

Persons involved:
Name                                 Address             DOB or age
M.A.M.                           Staten Island, NY         7/26/61



                              RANGER ACTIVITIES DIVISION
                                 FIELD INCIDENT REPORT

Incident type: Fatality
Log number: 88-91
Date/time of incident: 5/30, 3:30 pm  Date/time received: 5/31, 12:15 pm
Park: Colorado Nat'l Mon. Location: Columbus Canyon
Reported by: Tom McDonnell, RAD, RMRO
Received by: Jon Anglin, RAD, WASO

Summary:
A park visitor reported a wrecked vehicle in thick vegetation about 500 feet
below the road in Columbus Canyon. On reaching the vehicle, park rangers
discovered a badly decomposed body believed to be that of D.G., 18,
of nearby Glade Park, Colorado. D.G. was last seen at 11 pm on the 21st
and was driving the wrecked vehicle. There were no skid marks at the scene
and no evidence of alcohol or drug involvement.

Persons involved:
Name                                 Address             DOB or age
                              *** As Noted Above ***



                              RANGER ACTIVITIES DIVISION
                                 FIELD INCIDENT REPORT

Incident type: Windstorm Related Rescues
Log number: 88-92
Date/time of incident: 5/29, 6am-6pm  Date/time received: 5/31, 1 pm
Park: Glen Canyon       Location: Parkwide
Reported by: Jim Reilly, RAD, RMRO
Received by: Jon Anglin, RAD, WASO

Summary:
A windstorm with winds between 50 and 60 mph dropped air temperatures from
between 80-90 degrees to near 50 degrees. The high winds swamped and/or
beached some 60 boats and sank 8 others (5 were house boats).

NPS staff, Coconino County Officers, Utah State Patrol Officers and Del Webb
staff, combined efforts to transport, feed and care for the numerous
stranded Memorial Weekend visitors. Approximately 80 persons, unprepared
for the cold conditions, were treated for minor cases of hypothermia.
Several persons were hospitalized with more sever cases of hypothermia, 1
with a broken back and a 3 year old after nearly drowning.

The change in weather conditions had been predicted 24 hours in advance, and
the subsequent warnings were largely ignored by the public.

Persons involved:
Name                                 Address             DOB or age