NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
                               MORNING REPORT

To:         All National Park Service Areas and Offices

From:       Division of Ranger Activities, Washington Office

Day/Date:   Thursday, February 11, 1999

INCIDENTS

99-39 - Gulf Islands NS (FL/MS) - Death of Seasonal Employee

On January 31st, seasonal lifeguard Kevon Moran, 24, who recently served as
an EMS instructor and recruiter for the park, died after a courageous battle
with cancer.  Kevon was extremely dedicated to the lifeguard program and he
had aspirations of serving as a full-time paramedic for the National Park
Service.  He moved to Pensacola in 1993 and quickly earned a reputation as an
extraordinary life saver.  In 1998, Pensacola Junior College recognized
Kevon's efforts by establishing the Kevon T. Moran Paramedic Endowment Fund. 
If you'd like to make a contribution, please send a check or money order to
Tom Howell, Gulf Islands NS, 1801 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze, FL 32561. 
[JR Tomasovic, GUIS, 2/3]

99-40 - Joshua Tree NP (CA) - Aircraft Accident, Two Fatalities

On the evening of Friday, February 5th, the park received word from the Civil
Air Patrol that two 1950's T-28 aircraft might have crashed in the park.  A
search centering on the Quail Mountain area was begun on Saturday.  The
wreckage of the two planes was spotted from the air late that morning. 
Rangers Pat Suddath and John Evans hiked to the scene and determined that
neither of the two pilots - sole occupants of their respective aircraft - had
survived the accident.  Rangers Pete Roehrs and Steve Yu also hiked to the
area and provided security through Saturday night.  The recovery effort began
on Sunday, and entailed cooperation among the NPS, NTSB and Riverside and San
Bernadino counties.  [Keith Kelly, Acting CR/IC, JOTR, 2/9]

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND PROTECTION

Reports pending.

PARK DISPATCHES

No entries.

OPERATIONAL NOTES

No entries.

MEMORANDA

No entries.

INTERCHANGE

No entries.

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