Mt. McKinley Fall Claims Lives of Two Climbers
A climbing fall at Mt. McKinley's Denali Pass took the lives of two mountaineers on Wednesday and critically injured two others.
- By Bob Janiskee - May 27th, 2011 8:51am
Death in the Parks
Injuries Claim Life of Great Smoky Hiker
A 45-year old woman from Columbia, Maryland, died last night of injuries sustained yesterday morning while day hiking in the Greenbrier area of Great Smoky Mountains National Park
- By Bob Janiskee - December 22nd, 2009 6:47pm
Haleakala Visitor Deaths Yield $5 Million Settlement
In 2003, a flash flood swept two Haleakala National Park visitors over a waterfall to their deaths. The victims’ family sued, and the federal government has agreed to a no-fault settlement with a $5 million payout.
- By Bob Janiskee - September 22nd, 2009 11:28am
An Untimely Accident Fatally Injures a Colorado National Monument Bicyclist
Last Saturday afternoon, 65-year old Stanley Dodson, an avid cyclist and freshly-retired university professor, became the first person in the 98-year history of Colorado National Monument to be fatally injured while bicycling in the park.
- By Bob Janiskee - August 25th, 2009 4:06pm
Veteran Climber Killed in Icefall at North Cascades
A climbing accident at North Cascades has claimed the life of internationally renowned climber Craig Luebben.
- By Bob Janiskee - August 11th, 2009 2:57pm
Zoonotic Disease Survey Addresses Potentially Dangerous Health Risks
Zoonotic diseases can be transmitted from animals to humans, and there are some dangerous ones in our parks. The NPS Zoonotic Disease Survey currently underway will help to improve safety protocols for employees at risk. If you want to participate I this survey, you’ll need to hurry.
- By Bob Janiskee - June 24th, 2009 6:52am
Toddler Dies After Drinking Citronella Oil at Chickasaw National Recreation Area Campsite
A child’s tragic death at Chickasaw NRA underscores the need to be extra careful with hazardous materials when camping with small children. Citronella oil, a common lantern fuel, is one of the products that must be kept out of a child’s reach.
Update: Officials Release Name of Half Dome Victim
The hiker killed in a fall from Half Dome on Saturday afternoon was a 40-year man from of San Ramon, California.
- By Bob Janiskee - June 15th, 2009 6:00pm
Half Dome Hiker Falls to His Death in Yosemite
Dangerous weather conditions apparently played a role in the death of a male hiker who fell from Half Dome Saturday afternoon.
- By Bob Janiskee - June 14th, 2009 9:35am
By the Numbers: Memorial Day Weekend at Yosemite National Park
A busy day at a popular park generates lots of incidents for rangers to handle.
- By Bob Janiskee - June 10th, 2009 9:03am
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