Day/date: June 4, 1987


                                 FIELD INCIDENT REPORT

Log number: 87-90
Date/time of incident: 6/3, noon     Date/time received: 6/4, 2:10pm
Park: Hawaii Volcanoes   Location: Halemaumau Crater
Reported by: Ann Betus, Division of Ranger Activities, WRO
Received by: Melissa Warner, Division of Ranger Activities, WASO

Summary:
P.K.H., who suffered from severe asthma, was walking on the trail and passed
the warning sign which advises those with respiratory problems to proceed no
further. She passed the sign and immediately, according to witnesses, fell to
the ground, unconscious and not breathing. CPR was started at this time by
other visitors. Several visitors went to notify park rangers. The response
time was approximately 20 minutes. P.K.H.'s body was transported to
Memorial Mortuary in Helo. Next of kin notified.

Persons involved:
Name                                 Address             DOB or age
P.K.H.                             Concord, CA               28