NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
                           MORNING REPORT

To:        All National Park Service Areas and Offices

From:      Division of Ranger Activities, Washington Office

Day/Date:  Thursday, April 27, 1995

Broadcast: By 1000 ET

INCIDENTS

95-182 - Glacier Bay (Alaska) - Climbing Accident; Three Fatalities

On April 25th, one of three mountaineering parties climbing 10-495-foot Mt.
Orville in the Fairweather Mountains reported finding the bodies of three
climbers below the mountain at the head of North Crillon glacier.  The
accident, which was reported by radio-telephone, apparently occurred a day or
two previously and had been caused by an avalanche or fall at the 4,900-foot
level.  Rangers and an Alaska state trooper flew to the scene that afternoon,
but were unable to land.  Two climbing rangers from Denali, a ranger from
Glacier Bay and a state trooper finally reached the scene of the accident by
helicopter and ski plane the following day.  Initial investigation revealed
that the three climbers were descending when they fell at least 2,000 feet to
their deaths.  A foot of new snow had fallen while the party was on the
mountain, and avalanches were frequent while the recovery team was on the
glacier.  The bodies were flown to Juneau and turned over to state troopers. 
Names are being withheld pending notification of families.  [Randy King, GLBA,
4/26]

95-183 - Lava Beds (California) - Search and Rescue

J.H., 27, became separated from his party in Catacombs Cave, one of the
largest caves in the park, around 9 p.m. on the evening of April 17th.  His
friends searched for him until midnight, then contacted rangers.  Chief ranger
Terry Harris and science technician Chris Roundtree lead a search of the cave. 
They found J.H. at the rear of the cave, about 6,900 feet from the entrance, at
4:30 a.m.  Although wet from crawling on the cave floor and displaying initial
signs of hypothermia, J.H. was in good condition.  He was treated at the scene
and released.  J.H.'s flashlight had broken shortly after he became separated
from the group, which caused him to become disoriented.  [LABE, 4/25]

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

No field reports today.

OPERATIONAL NOTES

No notes.

MEMORANDA

No memoranda.

COMING EVENTS CALENDAR

The Coming Events calendar appears in the morning report every other Thursday. 
If you know of a significant event of Servicewide interest, please forward the
listing to WASO Ranger Activities.  Entries are listed no earlier than FOUR
months before the event.  Asterisks indicate new entries.

4/29  -- John Muir's 157th Birthday, John Muir National Historic Site,
Martinez, CA.  12 to 4 p.m.  The event will feature bagpipe bands
and Highland dancers.  Contact: JOMU, 510-228-8860.

5/27-28* -- Vincennes Rendezvous, George Rogers Clark National Historical Park,
Vincennes, IN.  Annual two-day Revolutionary War encampment of over
400 American and British reenactors of the Northwest Territorial
Alliance.  Craft demonstrations, merchants, traders, food, and 18th
century entertainment.  Takes place in park and on adjacent lands. 
Contact: GERO, 812-882-1776.

6/23-25* -- Seventeenth Annual Homestead Days, Homestead National Monument of
America, NE.  The park, in cooperation with the city of Beatrice,
will feature demonstrations of crafts and skills related to the
pioneer era.  Featured speakers will give presentations on African-
American homesteaders and the Homestead Act's effects upon American
Indians.  Anyone interested in giving a demonstration should
contact park staff.  Contact: HOME, 402-223-3514.

7/1-7/4 -- Grand Opening and Dedication, Steamtown National Historic Site,
Scranton, PA.  The park will celebrate its grand opening over the
four day period.  Dedication of a new visitor center, theater,
history museum, technology museum, and excursion platform, as well
as the rehabilitated historic roundhouse and oil house, at 1 p.m.
on Saturday, July 1st.  Weekend activities include the arrival of
"guest" steam locomotives, special excursions, living history
demonstrations and musical performances.  Contact: STEA.

7/28-30 -- Lowell Folk Festival, Lowell National Historic Park, Lowell, MA. 
The largest free folk festival in the United States.  Three days of
traditional folk music, dance, craft demonstrations, street
parades, dance parties, and ethnic foods.  Takes place on six
outdoor stages, along canals, and in the streets of the city. 
Contact: LOWE Public Affairs.  

7/29  -- Waterlily Festival, Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, Washington, DC.  11
a.m. to 3 p.m.  The festival highlights the peak blooming season of
the waterlilies and lotus.  Ranger-led garden walks will be
scheduled throughout the day, and entertainment will be provided. 
Contact: Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, 202-426-6905.

Prepared by the Division of Ranger Activities, WASO, with the cooperation and
support of Delaware Water Gap NRA.

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