NPS Visitor and Resource Protection
The Morning Report

Wednesday, March 31, 2004


INCIDENTS


Zion National Park (UT)
Two Motorcyclists Killed in Tunnel

A fatal traffic accident involving two motorcycles occurred in the Zion-Mt. Carmel Tunnel just before 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 28th. The two motorcyclists, C.R.M., 21, of St. George, Utah, and A.J.P., also 21, of Salt Lake City, Utah, were killed when they failed to make a curve in the tunnel, crossed the oncoming traffic lane, and hit the wall on the opposite side of the tunnel. Rangers provided the initial response to the accident.  The Zion-Mt. Carmel Tunnel was immediately closed and remained closed until 11 p.m. Sunday night.  The Utah Highway Patrol is assisting with the accident investigation.  Speed seems to be the primary casual factor at this time. 

[Submitted by Aniceto Olais, Chief Ranger]



Lake Mead National Recreation Area (AZ,NV)
Drowning in Boxcar Cove

Dispatch received a report of a body in the lake in Boxcar Cove on the afternoon of March 25th. Rangers recovered the victim's body and transported it to the Clark County coroner's office. The victim was subsequently identified as J.S., 43, from California. He had been reported missing five days previously.
[Submitted by Park Dispatch]




PARKS AND PEOPLE


Manassas National Battlefield Park (VA)
GS-025-9 Protection Ranger

Manassas National Battlefield Park is recruiting direct reassignment applicants for a GS-025-09 protection ranger position (this position is advertised on USA JOBS as MANA-04-05).  This position offers the opportunity to perform a variety of visitor and resource protection activities including traffic enforcement; investigation of cultural and natural resource violations; foot, horse, and bike patrol of 50 miles of trails; and details to special events throughout the region and the National Mall.  Due to the park's commuting proximity to D.C. and several other NPS sites, there is potential for a dual career opportunity.  For additional information, contact chief ranger Gil Goodrich at 703-754-1504.
[Submitted by Gil Goodrich, Chief Ranger]




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Prepared by the Division of Law Enforcement and Emergency Services, WASO, with the cooperation and support of Delaware Water Gap NRA.