Day/date: Monday, August 18, 1986
DROWNING
FIELD INCIDENT REPORT
Initial Report
Date/time of incident: 8/13/86, midnite Date/time received: 8/18/86, 1:20 pm
Park: Lake Mead Location: Catherine's Landing
Reported by: Ann Betus, WRO Phone(s): FTS 556-1866
Received by: Bill Halainen, RAD Phone(s): 343-4874
Follow-up contact: Phone(s):
Summary: Ms. M.N. and friend were returning from party, intoxicated.
Ms. M.N. walked into lake, and friend dragged her out because she
could not swim. She walked back in again and sank before he could
get to her. Found 15 minutes later. CPR was administered, and she
responded. Taken to Bullhead City, then Valley Hospital. Died three
days later.
Visitors involved:
Name Address DOB Sex
M.N. Sandy, Utah 2/13/43 F
Anticipated developments:
DROWNING
FIELD INCIDENT REPORT
Initial Report
Date/time of incident: 8/14/86, 4:30 pm Date/time received: 8/18, 11:00 a.m.
Park: New River Location: New River Gorge Bridge
Reported by: Steve Alscher, MARO Phone(s): FTS 597-7057
Received by: Bill Halainen, RAD Phone(s):
Follow-up contact: Phone(s):
Summary: Mr. R.S. parachuted from bridge on August 14 and drowned
in river. Body found on 8/18/86.
Visitors involved:
Name Address DOB Sex
R.S. Waterloo, Ontario, Canada 9/7/64 M
Anticipated developments:
DROWNING
FIELD INCIDENT REPORT
Initial Report
Date/time of incident: 8/14/86. 1:45 pm Date/time received: 8/18/86, 12:35 p.m.
Park: Glen Canyon Location: Lone Rock Beach
Reported by: Carolyn Kershw, RMRO Phone(s): FTS 776-8641
Received by: Bill Halainen, RAD Phone(s): 343-4874
Follow-up contact: Phone(s):
Summary: Mr. D.V.S. was with a group snorkeling about 35'
from shore and disappeared. Park divers were called in and
recovered body at 3 p.m. No one knows what happened to him.
Visitors involved:
Name Address DOB Sex
D.V.S. Kanab, Utah 9/30/46 M
Anticipated developments:
DROWNING
FIELD INCIDENT REPORT
Initial Report
Date/time of incident: 8/16/86, 11:30 am Date/time received: 8/18/86, 12:35 pm
Park: Glen Canyon Location: Near Glen Canyon Dam
Reported by: Carolyn Kershw, RMRO Phone(s): FTS 776-8641
Received by: Bill Halainen, RAD Phone(s): 343-4874
Follow-up contact: Phone(s):
Summary: No further information
Visitors involved:
Name Address DOB Sex
C.T. Red Mead, AZ (Native American) 8/1/60
Anticipated developments:
AUTO FATALITY
FIELD INCIDENT REPORT
Initial Report
Date/time of incident: 8/16/86, 10:30 a.m. Date/time received: 8/18/86, 12:40 p.m.
Park: Yellowstone Location: Milepost 23, Hiway 191
Reported by: Carolyn Kershaw, RMRO Phone(s): FTS 776-8641
Received by: Bill Halainen, RAD Phone(s): 343-4874
Follow-up contact: Phone(s):
Summary: Two car collision -- all three in one vehicle killed,
single person in other vehicle not seriously injured. Latter
vehicle crossed road and hit former head-on. Driver of vehicle
who caused accident apparently fell asleep at wheel.
Visitors involved:
Name Address DOB Sex
S.R.M. Colbertson, Montana 11/23/10 M - Fatality
J.P.M. Colbertson, Montana 2/21/13 F - Fatality
L.H.W. Bozeman, Montana 7/19/10 F - Fatality
R.M.V. Livingston, Montana 4/25/65 M
Anticipated developments: Blood alcohol tests to be analyzed, but
alcohol not apparently involved.
DROWNING
FIELD INCIDENT REPORT
Initial Report
Date/time of incident: 8/17/86, 3:26 pm Date/time received: 8/18/86, 1:20 pm
Park: Lake Mead Location: Lower Government Wash
Reported by: Ann Betus, WRO Phone(s): FTS 556-1866
Received by: Bill Halainen Phone(s): 343-4874
Follow-up contact: Phone(s):
Summary: Victim was swimming to shore, calling for help.
His friends thought he was joking and didn't offer assistance.
Fisherman called rangers; dive team recovered body.
Visitors involved:
Name Address DOB Sex
C.C. Las Vegas, NV Age 28 M
Anticipated developments:
DROWNING
FIELD INCIDENT REPORT
Initial Report
Date/time of incident: 8/17/86, 11:05 am Date/time received: 8/18/86, 10:10 am
Park: Upper Delaware Location:
Reported by: Mike Maule, MARO Phone(s): FTS 597-7057
Received by: Bill Halainen Phone(s): 343-4874
Follow-up contact: Phone(s):
Summary: Mr. M.R. drowned while swimming for unknown reasons.
Rangers recovered body almost immediately. Next of kin advised.
Visitors involved:
Name Address DOB Sex
M.R. Richmond Hill, NY 12/14/43 M
Anticipated developments: