NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

MORNING REPORT

Friday, October 3, 2008

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INCIDENTS

Shenandoah NP

No Significant Clues Found In Search For Missing Man

The search for E.F., 50, of Staunton, Virginia, enters its fifth day on Friday. So far, no clues have been found regarding his possible whereabouts. E.F. is described as a white male with brown hair and green eyes, 5' 8” tall, who weighs approximately 145 pounds and was last seen wearing dark pants and a light shirt. Over 70 employees and trained volunteers, including ground searchers and two dogs team, are currently involved in the search. The search is a joint operation between Shenandoah National Park and the Albemarle County Sheriff's Office. These agencies are currently being assisted by the Albemarle County Police Department, a Virginia State Police dog team, Dogs East, Blue and Gray Search and Rescue Dogs, Greene County Sheriff's Office and Appalachian Search and Rescue. Anyone with any information about Earl E.F. is encouraged to call Shenandoah National Park at 1-800-732-0911. For additional information about the search and rescue operation, call 540-999-3300. [Karen Beck-Herzog, Public Affairs Officer]

Rocky Mountain NP

Visitor Falls To Death During Ski Trip

A 40-year-old visitor who attempted to solo ski Andrews Glacier along the Continental Divide apparently fell to his death during the afternoon of September 30th. Dispatch was notified by concerned friends that he was overdue on the night of September 30th. A cursory search began that night at probable trailheads and confirmed that his vehicle was parked and unoccupied at Glacier Gorge trailhead. A hasty search was begun the next morning by rescue rangers and the missing man's friends. His body was found near the bottom of Andrews Glacier and extricated by helicopter that afternoon. Family members are being notified and the investigation is on-going. [Mark C. McCutcheon, Acting Chief Ranger]

OTHER NEWS

Among the stories in today's edition are the following:

The White House - President Bush has directed that all flags be lowered to half staff on Sunday in honor of the annual National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service.

HYPERLINK "http://home.nps.gov/applications/digest/headline.cfm?type=Announcements&id=6926" http://home.nps.gov/applications/digest/headline.cfm?type=Announcements&id=6926

Washington Office - A half-mile long series of aquatic murals painted under the direction of acclaimed artist Wyland were unveiled yesterday at the National Mall & Memorial Parks. The murals promote environmental awareness of oceans, lakes, rivers, and wetlands.

HYPERLINK "http://home.nps.gov/applications/digest/headline.cfm?type=Announcements&id=6931" http://home.nps.gov/applications/digest/headline.cfm?type=Announcements&id=6931

Olympic NP - Over 3,000 mourners gathered last Monday under a cloudless sky to honor and remember U.S. Forest Service law enforcement officer Kristine Fairbanks. A former NPS seasonal ranger, Fairbanks was murdered on September 20th while patrolling in the Olympic National Forest.

HYPERLINK "http://home.nps.gov/applications/digest/headline.cfm?type=PeopleNews&id=2088" http://home.nps.gov/applications/digest/headline.cfm?type=PeopleNews&id=2088

Training Calendar - A listing of upcoming training courses offered by the NPS and its partners across the nation. Added to today's listing are a half dozen new FLETC courses, an ICS command and general staff training course at NCTC, a course on drug task force patrol interdiction in Maryland, training on developing and supporting friends groups at Fort Scott, and a service contract act seminar at Great Smokies.

HYPERLINK "http://home.nps.gov/applications/digest/headline.cfm?type=Conferences&id=775" http://home.nps.gov/applications/digest/headline.cfm?type=Conferences&id=775

Events Calendar - Today's listing of upcoming NPS and NPS-related events across the nation. Added to this week's listing is an event commemorating the 30th anniversary of Upper Delaware S&RR and a new annual event, “Celebrating Wildlife Day,” at Grand Canyon.

HYPERLINK "http://home.nps.gov/applications/digest/headline.cfm?type=Conferences&id=776" http://home.nps.gov/applications/digest/headline.cfm?type=Conferences&id=776

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HYPERLINK "http://inside.nps.gov/index.cfm?handler=viewnpsnewsarticle&type=Announcements&id=3363" http://inside.nps.gov/index.cfm?handler=viewnpsnewsarticle&type=Announcements&id=3363

Prepared by the Division of Law Enforcement, Security and Emergency Services, Washington Office, with the support of the Office of the Chief Information Officer and Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Edited by Bill Halainen ( HYPERLINK "mailto:Bill_Halainen@nps.gov" Bill_Halainen@nps.gov).

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