Day/date: September 3, 1987
FIELD INCIDENT REPORT
Incident type: Fatality - Missing Hiker Discovered
Log number: 87-222
Date/time of incident: 9/1 Date/time received: 9/3, 11am
Park: Glacier N P Location: 2 miles north of Many Glacier
Reported by: Chuck Sigler, CR (through Carolyn Kershaw)
Received by: Melissa Warner, WASO
Summary:
Hikers discovered the remains of a human body identified to be those of G.G.,
a hiker who had been missing since July 25 of this year. The body was
found 1/2 mile north of Natahki Lake. The remains appear to have been
disturbed and buried by bears. No autopsy will be performed. The area is
described to have cliffs where G.G. may have fallen. A camera with 12
exposed frames was found with the remains. The film is to be developed in an
attempt to determine what may have taken place. Next of kin have been
notified. G.G. was employed as a night auditor at the Swift Current Inn
within the park and had reportedly gone hiking without registering for a
permit. A board of inquiry will be held at a later date.
Persons involved:
Name Address DOB or age
G.G. Madison, WI 2/4/58
FIELD INCIDENT REPORT
Incident type: Fatality - Motor Vehicle Accident
Log number: 87-223
Date/time of incident: 8/21, 12:01am Date/time received: 9/3
Park: Yosemite N P Location: Arch Rock, Rt # 140
Reported by: Roger Rudolph, CR (through Ann Betus WRO)
Received by: Melissa Warner, WASo
Summary:
E.F. was reportedly traveling at a high rate of speed and crashed through a
rock wall on the river side of the highway. The vehicle fell 200' into the
river canyon. E.F. was successfully extricated by park rangers who worked
for 2 hours to free him from the wreckage. E.F. was transported to the
Valley Medical Center in Fresno where he was admitted in critical condition.
He died on August 30th at the Doctor's Hospital in Modesto.
Persons involved:
Name Address DOB or age
E.F. not given not given
FIELD INCIDENT REPORT
Incident type: Rockslide - No Injuries
Log number: 87-224
Date/time of incident: 9/1 Date/time received: 9/3
Park: Yosemite N P Location: Mirror Lake area
Reported by: Roger Rudolph, CR (through Ann Betus, WRO)
Received by: Melissa Warner, WASO
Summary:
A rockslide was reported to have occurred involving approximately 200,000
cubic yards of rock. The trail is open to traffic on south side of the Mirror
Lake loop. Tenaya Lake can be reached via this south side passage.
Persons involved:
Name Address DOB or age