NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
                               MORNING REPORT

To:         All National Park Service Areas and Offices

From:       Division of Ranger Activities, Washington Office

Day/Date:   Tuesday, October 27, 1998

INCIDENTS

98-689 - Zion NP (UT) - Structural Fire at Employee Residence

On Friday, October 23rd, fire consumed most of the park residence occupied by
Kolob Canyon supervisory park ranger Fred Hoeger, his spouse, personnel
assistant M.H., and their two teenaged children.  Three local fire
departments responded, but a large portion of the inside of the house had
been consumed by the time they arrived.  Although none of the family members
was injured (the family dog also survived unscathed), virtually everything in
the house was destroyed.  The cause of the fire in the three-bedroom modular
structure, located in Kolob Canyon, is still under investigation.  The
Hoegers do not have insurance to cover their personal losses.  Michele's
mother also died over the weekend, and the family has departed for a few days
to attend the funeral.  Zion NP, Cedar Breaks NM and Pipe Spring NM are
gathering clothing and other needed items, and park management is exploring
all options to get assistance for the family.  The most urgent need at
present, however, is obtaining sufficient funds to buy clothes and
essentials.  The Zion Natural History Association has established a donation
account to facilitate this process.  Checks should be made out to "ZNHA-
Hoeger Fire Fund" and sent to Zion Natural History Association, Zion National
Park, Springdale, UT 84767.  [Tom Haraden, ACI, and Steve Holder, CR, ZION,
10/26]

98-690 - Glacier NP (MT) - Grizzly Bear Attack on Visitors

Hikers T.P., 23, and her husband, M.P., 26, were about a
mile from Cracker Lake on the afternoon of Saturday, October 24th, when they
encountered a grizzly bear at close range.  When they first spotted the bear,
it was about 50 feet away and running toward them.  The bear attacked T.P.
first, knocking her to the ground and biting her left thigh.  M.P.
Ptried to draw the bear away by running off the trail.  In doing so,
he fell and the bear caught up with him, biting him in the left calf and
clawing his right leg.  M.P. sprayed the bear in the face with a full
can of pepper spray.  The bear ran off and again attacked T.P., who
was retreating down a hill.  She assumed the fetal position after the bear
knocked her down.  During this second attack, she sustained puncture wounds,
lacerations, and abrasions, primarily to her left side and shoulder.  She
also received puncture wounds on her head.  The grizzly reportedly laid on
her for a short time before leaving the area.  M.P. hiked out to the
Many Glacier developed area and reported the attack.  Rangers responded,
provided emergency medical treatment, and transported both to a hospital in
Browning.  They were treated and released that night.  Both P.s are
experienced backcountry hikers who have taken frequent hikes in the park. 
Although they were making noise and paying close attention to signs of bear
activity, they evidently surprised the bear.  Investigating rangers have
determined that the grizzly was probably the same one as was seen in the area
the following day.  The bear was accompanied by two cubs, and was evidently
protecting them.  No management actions will be taken against the bears, but
the Cracker Lake trail will likely remain closed for the rest of the season. 
[Amy Vanderbilt, PIO, GLAC, 10/26]

                       [Additional reports pending...]

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND PROTECTION

No entries.

PARK DISPATCHES

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OPERATIONAL NOTES

Director Hartzog - Although the Morning Report doesn't normally run notes
about ailments or hospitalizations for other than active duty employees, some
people definitely warrant an exemption from that policy.  Director George
Hartzog (1964-1972) is in the hospital in Arlington, Virginia, recovering
from surgery he underwent last week in which he lost part of his right foot. 
His wife advises that he really likes to receive cards.  You can send cards
and messages of support to him at 1643 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, VA 22101.

MEMORANDA

No entries.

INTERCHANGE

No entries.

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