Day/date: December 1, 1987




                                 FIELD INCIDENT REPORT

Incident type: Climbing Fall: Successful Rescue
Log number: 87-267
Date/time of incident: 11/27, unk    Date/time received: 12/1, am
Park: Joshua Tree       Location: Echo Cove
Reported by: Jim Schlinkmann, JOTR (via WRO)
Received by: Bill Halainen, RAD, WASO

Summary:
Mr. H.L., a park visitor and experienced climber, fell approximately 40'
while leading a difficult (5.9) technical rock climb. He was stabilized at
the scene of the incident by Joshua Tree search and rescue team members, then
carried out and transported to a hospital. He is in stable condition with
a fractured arm, dislocated shoulder and damaged trachea.

Persons involved:
Name                                Address              DOB or age
H.L.                               Not given             Not given