Day/date: December 22, 1987


                                 FIELD INCIDENT REPORT

Incident type: Search for Lost Hunter
Log number: 87-277
Date/time of incident: 12/16, a.m.    Date/time received: 12/22, 11 a.m.
Park: Lake Meredith                   Location: Unspecified
Reported by: Vivian, Ranger Activities, SWRG
Received by: Bill Halainen, Ranger Activities, WASO

Summary:
H.P.N. came to the park to go hunting on the 16th; when he failed to return home
as scheduled on the following afternoon, the park began a search, employing
helicopters, dog teams and ground searchers.  Since H.P.N. was not adequately-
dressed for cold temperatures, which had dropped into the 20's overnight,
there was concern about his exposure to the elements. Late on Sunday morning,
H.P.N.'s body was found by a local ranch worker near the park boundary.
Hypothermia has been ruled as the probable cause of death.

Persons involved:
Name                                 Address             DOB or age
H.P.N.                            Amarillo, Texas         1/20/54