On Saturday, August 29 at approximately 5:42 p.m., Glacier National Park rangers responded to a report of CPR in progress near Glacier Rim on the North Fork of the Flathead River.
North Valley Rescue met rangers at Glacier Rim and provided jet boat transport to Fool Hen Rapids, approximately 2 miles up-river. When rangers arrived, A.L.E.R.T. air ambulance staff was already on scene with Ronald Newton, a 62-year-old man from Columbia Falls, Montana who flipped his fishing pontoon boat while floating the river with a group, submerged in the water, and became unconscious.
More than an hour of CPR was performed before efforts were terminated. Newton was declared deceased, but cause of death is still unknown.
Witness reports state the group was floating the river Saturday when two pontoon boats tied together became stuck on a rock. Newton attempted to free the boats when his own watercraft flipped, and he submerged in the water. A friend recovered Newton from the water and several bystanders initiated CPR on a nearby gravel bar. Reports indicate he was not wearing a personal flotation device (pfd) or helmet at the time of the incident.
Glacier National Park thanks North Valley Search and Rescue, Flathead County Sheriff’s Office, Blankenship Rural Fire District, and A.L.E.R.T. for their assistance in this rescue effort.
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Monday, August 31, 2020
Sunday, August 30, 2020
Park: Yellowstone's bull elk can be extremely dangerous during the rut
Yellowstone National Park is warning visitors that the elk rut has begun in the park.
Bull elk can be extremely dangerous during this time. Stay alert! People have been severely injured by elk. Elk run quickly and may change direction without warning. Keep at least 25 yards from elk at all times.
If an elk charges you, find shelter in your vehicle or behind a tall, sturdy barrier as quickly as possible.
Remeber, you are responsible for your own safety.
Jeff
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Bull elk can be extremely dangerous during this time. Stay alert! People have been severely injured by elk. Elk run quickly and may change direction without warning. Keep at least 25 yards from elk at all times.
If an elk charges you, find shelter in your vehicle or behind a tall, sturdy barrier as quickly as possible.
Remeber, you are responsible for your own safety.
Jeff
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Friday, August 28, 2020
Fall Closure at Pacific Creek Landing
On Tuesday, September 1, Pacific Creek Landing, located just north of the Moran area, will be temporarily closed to all river users and visitors during construction activities this fall and possibly into spring 2021.
The National Park Service and Grand Teton National Park Foundation are working in partnership on a multi-year project, Snake River Gateways, to transform three river access sites along the Snake River. The project with enhance the visitor experience, improve safety, restore the resilience of riparian habitat, improve infrastructure, and emphasize accessibility for all. For more information about the Snake River Gateways project, visit www.nps.gov/grte or www.gtnpf.org/SnakeRiver.
During the temporary closure at Pacific Creek Landing, anyone putting in on the Snake River at Jackson Lake Dam will need to travel to Deadmans Bar, which requires an advanced skill set. River users may want to consider an alternate section of river or other recreational activities during this time.
Jeff
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The National Park Service and Grand Teton National Park Foundation are working in partnership on a multi-year project, Snake River Gateways, to transform three river access sites along the Snake River. The project with enhance the visitor experience, improve safety, restore the resilience of riparian habitat, improve infrastructure, and emphasize accessibility for all. For more information about the Snake River Gateways project, visit www.nps.gov/grte or www.gtnpf.org/SnakeRiver.
During the temporary closure at Pacific Creek Landing, anyone putting in on the Snake River at Jackson Lake Dam will need to travel to Deadmans Bar, which requires an advanced skill set. River users may want to consider an alternate section of river or other recreational activities during this time.
Jeff
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Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Initial Attack Activity Picks Up On The Bridger-Teton National Forest
Four fires have been discovered across the Bridger-Teton National Forest in the last 24 hours. All are believed to be from recent lightning events over the area. These fires should serve as a reminder that fuels are receptive and we remain in ‘Very High’ fire danger and have stage 1 fire restrictions in place.
The Pass Fire was a single tree that was struck by lightning on the south side of Teton Pass in vicinity of the communication sites. Four Teton Interagency fire personnel were able to call the fire “controlled” this morning (8/25/20).
The Skull Fire is a quarter acre in size burning in a heavy conifer stand, off of Forest Service Rd 30165 northeast of Mount Leidy. Five Teton Interagency fire personnel are currently working the fire.
The Iron Rim Fire is one tenth of an acre, burning in the Snake River Canyon between Bradley and Elk Mountain. Six Teton Interagency fire personnel were transported into the fire this morning (8/25/20) to begin suppression efforts.
The Smokehouse Fire is approximately 5-acres in size located 7-miles north of Togwotee Pass on the southern face of Smokehouse Mountain in the Teton Wilderness. The fire is believed to have started a week ago when a storm system moved through the area. The fire is confined by old fire scars creating sporadic fuels along with steep, rocky, terrain significantly limiting its future spread potential. Due to the hazardous terrain, limited number of firefighting resources, difficulty of access, and lack of spread potential, no personnel are engaged on this fire. Fire managers will keeping a watchful eye on the progress of the Smokehouse Fire, if any significant changes in fire behavior occur these managers will reassess current tactics.
Even with rain in the forecast it is important to remain vigilant. Months of dry, windy conditions have cured the forest vegetation allowing fires to start easily and spread rapidly under most conditions. Please check Tetonfire.com for the latest information about our fire restrictions. If you are camping in an area where fires are allowed and you choose to have one, ensure your fire is ‘dead out’ before leaving the site. This mean cold to the touch, “if it’s too hot to touch, it’s too hot to leave.”
To report a wildfire please contact Teton Interagency Dispatch Center at 307.739.3630.
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The Pass Fire was a single tree that was struck by lightning on the south side of Teton Pass in vicinity of the communication sites. Four Teton Interagency fire personnel were able to call the fire “controlled” this morning (8/25/20).
The Skull Fire is a quarter acre in size burning in a heavy conifer stand, off of Forest Service Rd 30165 northeast of Mount Leidy. Five Teton Interagency fire personnel are currently working the fire.
The Iron Rim Fire is one tenth of an acre, burning in the Snake River Canyon between Bradley and Elk Mountain. Six Teton Interagency fire personnel were transported into the fire this morning (8/25/20) to begin suppression efforts.
The Smokehouse Fire is approximately 5-acres in size located 7-miles north of Togwotee Pass on the southern face of Smokehouse Mountain in the Teton Wilderness. The fire is believed to have started a week ago when a storm system moved through the area. The fire is confined by old fire scars creating sporadic fuels along with steep, rocky, terrain significantly limiting its future spread potential. Due to the hazardous terrain, limited number of firefighting resources, difficulty of access, and lack of spread potential, no personnel are engaged on this fire. Fire managers will keeping a watchful eye on the progress of the Smokehouse Fire, if any significant changes in fire behavior occur these managers will reassess current tactics.
Even with rain in the forecast it is important to remain vigilant. Months of dry, windy conditions have cured the forest vegetation allowing fires to start easily and spread rapidly under most conditions. Please check Tetonfire.com for the latest information about our fire restrictions. If you are camping in an area where fires are allowed and you choose to have one, ensure your fire is ‘dead out’ before leaving the site. This mean cold to the touch, “if it’s too hot to touch, it’s too hot to leave.”
To report a wildfire please contact Teton Interagency Dispatch Center at 307.739.3630.
Jeff
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Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Biologists to extend grizzly bear captures for research purposes in Yellowstone National Park; Public reminded to heed warning signs
As part of ongoing efforts required under the Endangered Species Act to monitor the population of grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, the U.S. Geological Survey, in conjunction with the National Park Service, is working to inform the public that pre-baiting and scientific capture operations will be extended within Yellowstone National Park. Biologists with the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team (IGBST) will continue field captures from August 28 through October 23. Capture operations can include a variety of activities, but all areas where work is being conducted will have primary access points marked with warning signs. It is critical that all members of the public heed these signs.
Monitoring of grizzly bear distribution and other activities are vital to ongoing recovery of grizzly bears in the Yellowstone Ecosystem. In order to attract bears, biologists use natural food sources such as fresh road-killed deer and elk. Potential capture sites are baited with these natural foods and if indications are that grizzly bears are in the area, culvert traps or foot snares will be used to capture the bears. Once captured, bears are handled in accordance with strict safety and animal care protocols developed by the IGBST.
Whenever bear capture activities are being conducted for scientific purposes, the area around the site will be posted with bright warning signs to inform the public of the activities occurring. These signs are posted along the major access points to the capture site. It is important that the public heed these signs and do not venture into an area that has been posted. For more information regarding grizzly bear capture efforts, call the IGBST hotline at 406-994-6675. Information about the grizzly bear research and monitoring is available from the IGBST website: https://www.usgs.gov/science/interagency-grizzly-bear-study-team
Jeff
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Monitoring of grizzly bear distribution and other activities are vital to ongoing recovery of grizzly bears in the Yellowstone Ecosystem. In order to attract bears, biologists use natural food sources such as fresh road-killed deer and elk. Potential capture sites are baited with these natural foods and if indications are that grizzly bears are in the area, culvert traps or foot snares will be used to capture the bears. Once captured, bears are handled in accordance with strict safety and animal care protocols developed by the IGBST.
Whenever bear capture activities are being conducted for scientific purposes, the area around the site will be posted with bright warning signs to inform the public of the activities occurring. These signs are posted along the major access points to the capture site. It is important that the public heed these signs and do not venture into an area that has been posted. For more information regarding grizzly bear capture efforts, call the IGBST hotline at 406-994-6675. Information about the grizzly bear research and monitoring is available from the IGBST website: https://www.usgs.gov/science/interagency-grizzly-bear-study-team
Jeff
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