Day/date: June 1, 1987
FIELD INCIDENT REPORT
Log number: 87-84
Date/time of incident: 5/29, p.m. Date/time received: 6/1, 2 p.m.
Park: Coulee Dam Location: Kettle Falls
Reported by: Reed Jarvis, Chief Ranger, Pacific Northwest Region
Received by: Melissa Warner, Ranger Activities, WASO
Summary:
Mr. L.W.B., who had been a VIP at Coulee Dam in the summer and Lake Mead
in the winter for the last 22 years, died in his sleep in his trailer in
the campground at Kettle Falls. He was 91 years old and had been in
failing health. Park staff is assisting the family.
Persons involved:
Name Address DOB or age
L.W.B. Kettle Falls, Washington 91
FIELD INCIDENT REPORT
Log number: 87-85
Date/time of incident: 5/31, 4 pm Date/time received: 6/1, 2 pm
Park: Denali Location: West fork, Toklat River
Reported by: Lori Benedict, Ranger Activities, ARO
Received by: Bill Halainen, Ranger Activities, WASO
Summary:
While hiking in the park, Mr. R.S. encountered two bears. Both ran at him;
one stumbled, but the other swiped R.S.'s backpack and stepped on his
foot. R.S. received unspecified but non-serious injuries and was able
to get to some other hikers about two miles away. One went for help, while
the other kept R.S. warm in a sleeping bag. R.S. was transported to a
nearby clinic and is doing well.
Persons involved:
Name Address DOB or age
R.S. Boulder, Alaska 27
FIELD INCIDENT REPORT
Log number: 87-86
Date/time of incident: 5/30, noon Date/time received: 6/1, pm
Park: Denali Location: Southeast fork, Kahiltna Glacier
Reported by: Lori Benedict, Ranger Activities, ARC-
Received by: Bill Halainen, Ranger Activities, WASO
Summary:
Mr. D.H. was piloting a Wilburs Flight Service C-152; Ms. K.W. was
a passenger. D.H. flew low over the glacier to get some photographs and
was not aware that he was not gaining enough altitude to clear it until it was
too late. The plane nosed into the glacier, but D.H. and K.W. were
unhurt. There was little damage to the aircraft. A pilot from another
air service witnessed the incident. The plane was removed on May 31
without NPS authorization. Investigation continues.
Persons involved:
Name Address DOB or age
D.H. Anchorage, Alaska -
K.W. Anchorage, Alaska 37
FIELD INCIDENT REPORT
Log number: 87-87
Date/time of incident: 5/30, 3 pm Date/time received: 6/1, 1 pm
Park: Cape Hatteras Location: Oregon Inlet
Reported by: Don Russell, Law Enforcement Specialist, SERO
Received by: Bill Halainen, Ranger Activities, WASO
Summary:
V.C. was at the beach with his parents, and was playing at the
water's edge at Oregon Inlet. He walked into a posted dangerous area and was
swept away and drowned. The Coast Guard and county handled the fatality, and
the park was not notified until the following day. Rangers are investigating
details.
Persons involved:
Name Address DOB or age
V.C. Spring Hope, North Carolina 8