Day/date: Thursday, July 17, 1986
FIELD INCIDENT REPORT
Initial Report
Date/time of incident: 6/22* Date/time received: 7/17, 1250
Park: New River Gorge Park CI #:
Reported by: Steve Alscher Phone(s): 597-7057
Received by: Bill Halainen Phone(s): 343-4874
Follow-up contact: Jason Houck Phone(s): 304-465-0508
Brief summary of incident: Drowning.
*Just received today (7/17)
Follow Up Report
Received by: Halainen Phone(s): 343-4874
Incident location: Brooks Falls
Summary: Drowning at falls. Wasn't wearing PFD & couldn't swim. Four guys
fishing from inner tubes. He slipt out of tube while going over falls.
Resurfaced 5 min later. Unable to revive.
Visitors involved:
Name Address DOB Sex
E.L.B. Hinton, WV 8/8/47 M 38 yr
Anticipated developments: None
Any impacts on visitation? N/A
Potential sensitivity? N.A
FIELD INCIDENT REPORT
Initial Report
Date/time of incident: 6/28* Date/time received: 7/17, 1250
Park: New River Gorge Park CI #:
Reported by: Steve Alscher Phone(s): 597-7057
Received by: Bill Halainen Phone(s): 343-4874
Follow-up contact: Jason Houck Phone(s): 304-465-0508
Brief summary of incident: Fatality. Woman on horse hit by train.
* Died early this week.
Follow Up Report
Received by: Halainen Phone(s): 343-4874
Incident location:
Summary: Riding in park on horse. Train came by. Horse bolted into side of
training. Girl injured & later died. No name yet.
Visitors involved:
Name Address DOB Sex
Anticipated developments: Follow up call from chief ranger pending for 7/22.
Any impacts on visitation? N/A
Potential sensitivity? N/A