Day/date: June 15, 1987
FIELD INCIDENT REPORT
Log number: 87-102
Date/time of incident: 6/13, 6 pm Date/time received: 6/15, 8 am
Park: New River Gorge Location: Near Sandstone Falls
Reported by: Bill Supernaugh, Chief Ranger, Mid-Atlantic Regional Office
Received by: Bill Halainen, Ranger Activities, WASO
Summary:
R.A. and P.M. were wading into the New River with a group of 8-10
relatives when they apparently stepped into deeper water and were swept
away by the current. The bodies of both victims were recovered by Sandstone
FD and Hinton VFD.
Persons involved:
Name Address DOB or age
R.A. Grassy Meadows, WV 16
P.M. Nettie, WV 16
FIELD INCIDENT REPORT
Log number: 87-103
Date/time of incident: 6/14, 4:00pm Date/time received: 6/15, noon
Park: Joshua Tree N M Location: Rt 12, 6 miles from West Entrance
Station
Reported by: Chris Merillat, Division of Ranger Activities, WRO
Received by: Melissa Warner, Division of Ranger Activities, WASO
Summary:
K.B. was apparently driving at a high rate of speed, and lost control of the
vehicle, which left the roadway, flipping several times. San Bernadino County
Coroner pronounced K.B. and his passenger dead at the scene. California
Highway Patrol and National Park Service personnel are investigating.
Persons involved:
Name Address DOB or age
K.B. Apple Valley, CA 24
B.M. Apple Valley, CA 21
FIELD INCIDENT REPORT
Log number: 87-104
Date/time of incident: 6/14, 4:30pm Date/time received: 6/15, noon
Park: Sequoia/Kings Canyon N P Location: Kaweah River
Reported by: Herb Gercke, Division of Ranger Activities, WRO
Received by: William Halainen, Division of Ranger, Activities
Summary:
J.S. and 5 others were swimming in middle fork of the river near park
headquarters. J.S. apparently was sucked down a water chute and
trapped beneath the surface of the water. Paramedics arrived on the scene and
performed CPR for two hours. They were unable to revive him.
Persons involved:
Name Address DOB or age
J.S. Los Angeles, CA 26
FIELD INCIDENT REPORT
Log number: 87-105
Date/time of incident: 6/14, 4:48pm Date/time received: 6/15, noon
Park: Gateway, Sandy Hook Unit Location: Parking Lot B
Reported by: Len Bobinchock, Division of Ranger Activities, NARO
Received by: Melissa Warner, Division of Ranger Activities, WASO
Summary:
Ranger Fred Harmon responded to a report of a male and female being
threatened by another park visitor in the area known as Parking Lot B.
Harmon found a Mr. R.T. to be the individual who was harassing other park
visitors. R.T. appeared to be intoxicated. At approximately 5:20 pm, Harmon
transported R.T. from the parking lot to the ranger station so that he
could "cool down". At approximately 7:15 pm Harmon, along with 7 other
rangers returned R.T. to Parking Lot B so his friend could drive him home.
R.T. and his friend stated that they were not leaving the park at this time.
The rangers then began to handcuff R.T. and take him to the patrol car.
Several bystanders (4-5) began to throw beer cans and ice at the rangers.
The incident began to attract the attention of 40-50 other individuals who
were sitting on the seawall nearby. R.T.'s friend P.B. was handcuffed
by two of the rangers for throwing cans. A third person, named R.S.,
began to interfere with the rangers and was handcuffed. All three were
being taken to patrol vehicles for transport when they started to resist the
entire procedure and a scuffle ensued. Several rangers were kicked in the
groin, and one was bitten. Eventually, R.S., R.T., and P.B. were
taken to the ranger station where they were cited for assault and
interfering with an agency function. R.T. was also cited for public
intoxication and turned over to the local law enforcement agency who
returned him to his home. P.B. and R.S. were returned to parking lot B.
Persons involved:
Name Address DOB or age
R.T. Pariin, NJ 1/5/65
R.S. Middletown, NJ 9/19/68
P.B. NOT KNOWN NOT KNOWN
FIELD INCIDENT REPORT
Log number: 87-106
Date/time of incident: 6/14, noon Date/time received: 6/15, 4:00pm
Park: Great Falls Park (GWMP) Location: Aid Box Route at Canal Cut
along Potomac River
Reported by: Jonathan Anglin, Division of Ranger Activities, NCR
Received by: Melissa Warner, Division of Ranger Activities, WASO
Summary:
B.O. was being lowered by his belayer from the top of the route he had just
finished climbing. The bowline knot that supposedly was to secure him while
being lowered to the ground, became untied. B.O. fell 35', broke both
arms, and one patella. He was evacuated by boat by NPS rangers on the
scene, and transported to nearby hospital where he stayed overnight.
Persons involved:
Name Address DOB or age
B.O. Manassas, VA 7/28/70
S.T. Manassas, VA 9/14/51
FIELD INCIDENT REPORT
Log number: 87-107
Date/time of incident: 6/14, 5:28pm Date/time received: 6/15, 4:pm
Park: George Washington Pkwy Location: Windy Run along Potomac
Reported by: Jonathan Anglin, Division of Ranger Activities, NOR
Received by: Melissa Warner, Division of Ranger Activities, WASO
Summary:
H.B. was sitting on precipice along river with his friends. H.B. was
consuming alcohol when he lost his footing and fell approximately 40-60 feet.
D.C. Fire Department along with Eagle II and Arlington County Rescue Unit
evacuated H.B.. He was transported to Washington Hospital Center where
he was treated for possible internal injuries.
Persons involved:
Name Address DOB or age
H.B. Commerce, GA 34
FIELD INCIDENT REPORT
Log number: 87-108
Date/time of incident: 6/10, ? Date/time received: 6/15, 7 am
Park: Denali Location: South Buttress, Mt. McKinley
Reported by: Doug Erskine, Ranger Activities, ARO
Received by: Bill Halainen, Ranger Activities, WASO
Summary:
Two British climbers - Mr. S. and Mr. J. - were due back from a climb
on the mountain on June 10th. A search was mounted when they failed to
return. Four searches of their scheduled route were conducted by fixed-wing
aircraft without luck, and a helicopter was called in to search the area
between 7000' and the summit. They were found at the 19,500' level
yesterday afternoon, and appeared to be in good condition. A radio was to
be dropped to them to make sure all was okay.
Persons involved:
Name Address DOB or age