Day/date: Thursday, August 28, 1986
FIELD INCIDENT REPORT
Date/time of incident: 8/22/86, 2:15pm Date/time received: 8/28/86, 11:30am
Park: Grand Teton Location: Exum Practice Rock
Reported by: Tom McDonnell, RMRO Phone(s): FTS 776-8641
Received by: Bill Halainen, RAD Phone(s): 343-4874
Follow-up contact: McDonell Phone(s): above
Summary: Mr. E.C.C. was part of an intermediate rock climbing
class, and was on belay by guide when he fell out of his harness.
Fell 140' to ground, and died instantly. Unknown problems with
harness. Exum climbing school has excellent reputation.
Visitors involved:
Name Address DOB Sex
E.C.C. Houston, TX 9/1/44 M
Anticipated developments: Investigation by NPS. Mr. Carrington was
an attorney.
FIELD INCIDENT REPORT
Date/time of incident: 8/27/86, 1 a.m. Date/time received: 8/28/86, 11:30 a.m.
Park: Crater Lake Location: Lodge Parking Lot
Reported by: Marke Forbes, PNWRO Phone(s): FTS 399-5670
Received by: Bill Halainen, RAD Phone(s): 343-4874
Follow-up contact: John Jensen, CR MTRA Phone(s): FTS 390-6393
Summary: There was a structure fire alarm at the hotel at midnight and the
building was evacuated. Mr. Z. was among them, and is reputedly a
sculptor of some renown. He had a heart attack at 1 a.m.; rangers
attempted to save him via CPR, but without luck. Mr. Z. had a
heart problem and had made arrangements for oxygen and medical help,
but not implemented because he was out of hospital.
Visitors involved:
Name Address DOB Sex
Z. Eugene, OR 72 yrs old
Anticipated developments: PNW called it in because of 1) Mr. Z.'s fame
and 2) it was associated with lodge & its alarm system, which has been in
limlite lately.