RANGER ACTIVITIES DIVISION MORNING REPORT Attention: Directorate Regional and Park Chief Rangers, USPP, BIFC, FLETC CC: RAD Information Net Day/date: Monday, May 13, 1991 INCIDENTS 91-148 - Boston (Massachusetts) - Death of Employee George MacDougall, a member of the park's grounds crew, was stricken with a heart attack while working at the Bunker Hill Monument early on the afternoon of May 9th. Ranger Vince Kordack began CPR with the assistance of a visitor, and was soon joined by local EMS personnel and ranger-EMT's Aline Forbes and Chip Littlefield, who provided advanced life support measures. MacDougall was taken to a city hospital, but succumbed following further treatment. Among his survivors is his daughter, Deborah, who works for the NARO Preservation Lab. [Telefax from John Benjamin, Deputy Superintendent, BOST, 5/10] 91-149 - Big Bend (Texas) - Possible Homicide While working at Glenn Springs historic cemetery, archeologist Tom Alex discovered what appeared to be a new grave. The local FBI office was contacted, and the grave is being treated as a crime scene pending complete investigation. Further information will follow. [Roger Moder, BIBE, via telefax from Cliff Chetwin, RAD/SWRO, 5/10] 91-150 - Lake Mead (Nevada/California) - Chemical Spill A truck delivering 3,000 gallons of diesel fuel to construction workers at the base of Hoover Dam lost its brakes, wrecked and spilled fuel into the Colorado River below the dam on May 2nd. The Boulder Beach fire brigade responded and assisted Bureau of Reclamation personnel in removing the injured driver and in providing fire protection. Rangers monitored the spill as it moved down river and eventually dissipated. The spill had no impacts on fish or wildlife. [Dispatch, LAME, via CompuServe message from Herb Gercke, RAD/WRO, 5/9] 91-151 - Lake Mead (Nevada/California) - Emergency Assistance A large cloud of chlorine gas was released following a spill at an industrial complex in Henderson, Nevada, on May 6th. NPS personnel worked at a command post and triage area set up in Boulder City and provided medical assistance to over 80 persons affected by the gas. Rangers also provided traffic control on park roads leading into and out of the town. [Dispatch, LAME, via CompuServe message from Herb Gercke, RAD/WRO, 5/9] 91-152 - Big Thicket (Texas) - Homicide Ranger Ray Klein came across a police crime scene barricade in the park at the Four Oaks Ranch Road Confluence boat ramp and day use area while on routine patrol on the morning of May 4th and subsequently learned that a homicide had been committed in the park the previous afternoon. The body of the victim, J.E.G., 62, of Vidor, Texas, had been discovered by a passerby; a few hours later, the victim's son-in-law, D.C.G., of Bridge City, Texas, turned himself in to deputies in a nearby county and confessed to shooting his father-in-law. D.C.G. was brought before a local justice of the peace, who released him on a $10,000 bond. County investigators are unable to explain why the park was not notified, as a memorandum of understanding exists between the two agencies and the murder occurred at a developed park facility. County officers have pledged to cooperate fully with park staff and submit all information requested for possible future prosecution of Greer in federal court. [CompuServe message from RAD/SWRO, 5/7] 91-153 - Joshua Tree (California) - Burglary An alarm company monitoring the visitor center's intrusion system reported a burglary at 9:00 p.m. on the evening of April 30th. Rangers discovered that entry had been made by smashing a side window with a large rock, and that two VCR's with a valuation of $700 had been stolen. They followed tracks from the center and found the VCR's and a bicycle. A minor suspect has been identified, but no arrest has yet been made. [Paul Henry, CR, JOTR, via CompuServe message from Herb Gercke, RAD/WRO, 5/6] [More pending incident reports tomorrow...] RESOURCE MANAGEMENT No reports today. OPERATIONAL NOTES 1) The 55th Department of Interior Honor Awards Convocation was held in Washington on May 8th. The following employees were cited for extraordinary courage and heroism in saving the lives of others: Rangers Terry Swift, Dale Antonich, Terry Harris, Mark Machiha, Ian Brown and Carolyn Brown; US Park Police Officers Lisa Dunlap, Rachel Luce, Norman Hinson, and Raymond Rapp. Two others received stewardship awards for their efforts in the "war on drugs" Ranger Jeffrey Judd and US Park Police Detective Peter Markland. Congratulations to all! Detailed information on the awards will appear in the next RANGER ACTIVITIES INFORMATION EXCHANGE. [Jack Schamp, RAD/WASO] 2) The resource management division at Gulf Islands needs two metal detectors. Any park with a surplus or confiscated metal detector willing to transfer or loan it to them should contact Carl Zimmerman, resource management specialist, at 9049342605. [Gene Phillips, CR, GUIS] STAFF STATUS Division Chief: No leave or travel scheduled. Branch of Resource & Visitor Protection: No leave or travel scheduled. Branch of Fire: Report pending. Prepared by WASO Division of Ranger Activities Telephone: FTS 268-4874/6039 or 202-208-4874/6039 Telefax: FTS 268-5977 or 202-208-5977 CompuServe: WASO-RANGER (Branch of R&VP); WASO-FIRE-WO (Branch of Fire) SEAdog: 1/650