Day/date: May 15, 1987



                                 FIELD INCIDENT REPORT

Log number: 87-72
Date/time of incident: 5/15, 6:05AM  Date/time received: 5/15, 1:00PM
Park: Lake Mead NRA      Location: Hemenway Cove
Reported by: Jenny Hinson, Division of Ranger Activities, WRO
Received by: Melissa Warner, Division of Ranger Activities, WASO

Summary:
R.L.P. was floating on an inflatable raft approximately 30' to 40' from
shore, in 6' of water. A friend, who was on shore, heard R.L.P. yelling for
help. R.L.P. then seemed to fall off the raft, into the water, and
disappeared from sight. His body was recovered at the point last seen by
National Park Service Rangers, and transported to a funeral home in Henderson.
Next of kin has not been notified.

Persons involved:
Name                                 Address             DOB or age
R.L.P.                             Las Vegas, NV          8/27/68




                                 FIELD INCIDENT REPORT

Log number: 87-73
Date/time of incident: 5/13, 3:29pm  Date/time received: 5/15, 1:30pm
Park: Gateway NRA       Location: Sandy Hook, North Beach
Reported by: Len Bobinchock, Division of Ranger Activities, NARO
Received by: Melissa Warner, Division of Ranger Activities, WASO

Summary:
A visitor discovered a 12" ordinance on the beach. Park personnel notified
the Ordinance Disposal Unit from Ft. Monmouth. At 5:55pm on 5/13, the
unexploded ordinance was detonated in place without incident. Park Service
maintenance crews had built an earthen berm around the ordinance before
detonation.

A meeting scheduled for Monday, 5/18 between the park staff and the Commanding
Officer of Ft. Monmouth will discuss coordinating an ordinance sweep of the
area.

Persons involved:
Name                                 Address             DOB or age