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During the period of Sept. 21-27, U.S. Park Rangers at Grand Canyon National Park responded to the following incidents:

Saturday, Sept. 21

o Rangers responded to a report of a vehicle window that was pried and smashed while parked at Twin Overlooks. The victim reported no items taken.

o Rangers responded to a disorderly conduct situation at Hermit’s Rest. An elderly woman brought a dog onto the West Rim shuttle and reached Hermit’s Rest. The woman and her traveling companions, who walked, met there. The bus drivers would not let the dog on the shuttle bus for the return trip to the village. A man in the party became upset and made a small scene. The visitors ended up taking a taxi.

o Rangers assisted an British visitor who was feeling extreme anxiety after learning of her father’s death. Friends requested assistance because of her feeling faint and nauseated. The woman was transported via ambulance from the NPS Headquarters parking lot to the Bright Angel Lodge and her tour bus. She was reunited with the rest of her group and they offered to remain with her to help with her loss.

o An emergency medical call was taken (site not reported) of a visitor (sex, age not reported) experiencing lower leg and back pain, malaise and dizziness. The visitor was transported to Flagstaff Medical Center.

o An emergency medical call was taken at Coconino Apartments of a resident (sex, age not reported) experiencing difficulty breathing and nausea. The resident was transported to Flagstaff Medical Center.

o Rangers responded to a report from a tour company of a missing 32-year-old man. Before a search started, the man showed up at the Bright Angel Lodge front desk. The tour bus company left the individual, so a taxi cab was paid for by the individual to reconnect with his group in Williams.

o Rangers responded to a one-vehicle accident on Desert View Drive. There were signs that the vehicle lost control and left the roadway. Several trees and shrubs were destroyed by the accident. No vehicle was located and the investigation was ongoing.

o While investigating a report of children collecting change at "coin rock" at Mather Point, a vehicle’s driver was found to be under the influence of alcohol. There were four children in the vehicle, one of which, a 13-year-old girl, stated that she had been drinking some of the driver’s beer. The driver (name, sex, age and city of residence not reported) was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and providing minors with alcohol.

o An emergency medical call was taken of a hiker (sex, age not reported) who was treated and kept overnight at Phantom Ranch for heat-related illness. The hiker was to drink, eat and rest before attempting self-rescue in the morning.

o An emergency medical call was taken about one mile down the Bright Angel Trail of a 33-year-old man with a diabetic emergency. The man was located and an evaluation was conducted on scene. The man was able to hike out and refused further care once on the rim.

Sunday, Sept. 22

o Rangers responded through a 911 call to a disorderly conduct situation involving four visitors who became involved in a verbal argument over a parking space in the Yavapai Observation Station parking lot. There had been threats of physical violence, but those were not acted upon. Verbal warnings were issued for disorderly conduct.

o An emergency medical call was taken near Shinumo Wash (river mile 29) of a 65-year-old man suffering from a severe laceration to his heel/foot when it became trapped between the raft and frame of the boat. The man was flown out to the rim and transported to Flagstaff Medical Center.

Monday, Sept. 23

o Rangers responded to a report of suspicious people in the Desert View parking lot for strange behavior. The man said his female companion was mentally challenged which resulted in strange behavior.

o An emergency medical call was taken on the South Kaibab Trail of a man his 30s suffering from severe dehydration. The man attempted a backcountry hike from Yaki Point to Grandview Point along the Tonto Trail. He ran out of water and while searching, he lost his original trail. In all, he spent a 1 1/2 days without food or water. He arrived at the Tip-Off restroom where hikers passing by called for help. He was flown out to the rim and transported to Grand Canyon Walk-In Clinic.

Tuesday, Sept. 24

o Rangers responded to an agency assist situation involving a camper who was found walking on Forest Service Road 328 about 10 miles east of his camp in Kaibab National Forest. The camper was given a ride part way, then transferred to a Coconino County deputy who gave him a ride the rest of the way to his camp.

o Rangers responded to a report of a hit-and-run accident at Mohave Apartments. The victim had approximately $500 damage to his vehicle in an accident that had occurred sometime the previous night.

o Rangers broke up numerous "deer jams" on Village Loop Road.

Wednesday, Sept. 25

o Rangers responded to a report of a car break-in on Village Loop Road between the West Rim interchange and Maswik Lodge. A bag was stolen from the vehicle.

o Rangers responded to a motor-vehicle accident at the South Rim Wastewater Treatment Plant. A 22-year-old Flagstaff man hit a parked pickup while trying to park.

o Rangers responded to a report of an elk stuck in a swing set in the residential area. Wildlife biologists were contacted to assist with freeing the elk.

o An emergency medical call was taken north of the Maswik Lodge lobby of a 30-year-old woman who suffered a ground-level fall. The woman was transported to Flagstaff Medical Center.

o The elk that was freed from a swing earlier in the day caused an "elk jam" east of the Xanterra General Office building. Several visitors were concerned with the blue cloth child swing hanging from the elk’s antlers.

o Rangers took a report of theft from guests staying at the El Tovar Hotel. They reported $30 cash removed from a handbag while away from the room.

o Rangers responded to vehicle vandalism and theft at Tusayan Museum. A 1997 Toyota 4-Runner’s rear window was smashed and wallet/purse stolen. The owner reported about $200 taken with approximately $200 in window damages.

Thursday, Sept. 26

o The "bucket swing" elk could be seen between Xanterra General Offices and Shrine of the Ages. Traffic problems occurred all day because of the elk’s appearance.

o Rangers took a report of a single shot fired in the area between Park Circle and Trailer Village. Rangers were unable to locate anyone.

o An emergency medical call was taken at Mather Campground of a man who had reportedly been shot in the head with an arrow and was lying in the roadway. A man was found to be suffering from a possible reaction to medication. Information on possible medical transport not reported.

o An emergency medical call was taken at river mile 151 of a 33-year-old man with unidentified medical problems. The man, who was on a river trip, was flown out and transported to Flagstaff Medical Center.

Friday, Sept. 27

o Rangers responded to a report of a structural fire at Albright Training Center’s apartments. A defective oven had overheated and caught on fire, setting adjoining kitchen cabinets on fire. Four firefighters entered a smoke-filled room and extinguished the fire with water.

o An emergency medical call was taken on the South Kaibab Trail of a 44-year-old man with chest pain and difficulty breathing. Rangers from Phantom and via helicopter responded. The man was flown out from Tip Off and transported to Flagstaff Medical Center.


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