Day/date: January 27, 1987

                                 FIELD INCIDENT REPORT

Log number: 87-8
Date/time of incident: 1/22, ?          Date/time received: 1/27, 1115 am
Park: Grand Canyon                      Location:  Hopi Point Overlook
Reported by: Ann Betus, RAD/WRO         Phone(s): 566-1866
Received by: Bill Halainen, RAD/WASO    Phone(s): 343-4874
Follow up:                              Phone(s):

Summary:
Mr. R.B.J.'s vehicle was first seen at Hopi Point on January 22nd, and was
impounded the next day. His body was spotted 1000' below the overlook
on January 24th by a helicopter pilot working for Mingus Construction.
The body was recovered by rangers on January 25th. At present, it's unknown
whether Mr. R.B.J. met his death via accident, suicide or homicide.
The Coconino County sheriff's office is investigating.

Persons involved:
Name                                 Address             DOB or age
R.B.J.                           Albuquerque, New Mexico  9/22/48