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NATIONAL PARK SERVICE MORNING REPORT Monday, February 6, 2012 INCIDENTS Wind Cave NP Two Elk Shot In Park Rangers are investigating the killing of two elk in the park. Two mature bull elk were found dead on the morning of Tuesday, January 31st, along Red Valley Road in the northern part of the park. Both elk were found intact, with no attempt to take the meat or antlers. It appears that someone was driving along the road, saw the elk, and just shot them. Rangers are working with South Dakota Game, Fish and Park conservation officers on this investigation. The park is offering a thousand dollar reward for information leading to the conviction of whoever is responsible for this crime. People with information can call the Turn in Poachers (TIP) line at 888-683-7224 with information. [Tom Farrell, Public Affairs Specialist] Blue Ridge Parkway Attempted Suicide Victim Found, Hospitalized On the evening of January 31st, rangers were notified that a man had been found near the Frying Pan Ridge access who appeared to be in distress and had blood on his head. A U.S. Cellular contractor performing tower maintenance at the Frying Pan Ridge site found the man lying next to his vehicle. The man motioned to him for help, and the contractor went to his assistance. While doing so, he observed a revolver and the man's wallet lying next to him. He called 911 and relayed details of the incident. Rangers and EMS personnel responded. The 39-year-old Delaware man was taken to Mission Hospital and found to have a .38 caliber bullet lodged in his brain. It's still uncertain whether surgeons will attempt to remove the bullet or let it remain. The investigation is continuing. [Tim Francis, Pisgah District Ranger] OTHER NEWS The following stories are among those in today's edition of InsideNPS. To see the full text, including images, NPS employees should go to the InsideNPS home page ( HYPERLINK "http://inside.nps.gov/index.cfm?handler=index" http://inside.nps.gov/index.cfm?handler=index). Non-NPS employees can see most of them on the NPS Digest page ( HYPERLINK "http://home.nps.gov/applications/digest/" http://home.nps.gov/applications/digest/): Boston NHP - The USS Cassin Young, a World War II-era destroyer berthed in the Charlestown Navy Yard along with the USS Constitution, is getting refurbished in the park's Dry Dock 1, providing visitors with an opportunity to see a new side of this “greyhound of the sea.” Thomas Edison NHP - Twelve historic sound recordings made by Thomas Edison's recording engineer on wax cylinders in Europe during 1889-1890 have been released for the first time. Office of Communications - The National Park Service is commemorating African American History Month by focusing on stories about notable African Americans associated with national parks. An information link is provided. Office of Legislative and Congressional Affairs - This week's update on past and upcoming hearings, newly introduced bills, and the status of legislation of interest to the National Park Service. This report covers activities during the week ending on February 3rd. * * * * The Morning Report is a publication of the Division of Law Enforcement, Security and Emergency Services, Washington Office, produced with the support of the Office of the Assistant Director for Information Resources and the Office of the Chief Information Officer. Edited by Bill Halainen ( HYPERLINK "mailto:Bill_Halainen@nps.gov" Bill_Halainen@nps.gov). --- ### --- |