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During the period of Sept. 26-Oct. 1, U.S. Park Rangers at Grand Canyon National Park responded to the following incidents:

Friday, Sept. 26

• An emergency medical call was taken in Surprise Valley along the Thunder River Trail of a man (age not reported) in distress. The man was mildly dehydrated and anxious. The man spent the night with a trip from the Grand Canyon Field Institute, which made the call to dispatch. The next day, the GCFI trip and the man’s two sons distributed the contents of his pack so he could hike with no weight. He was able to hike out under his own power.

Saturday, Sept. 27

• Rangers found a large German shepherd near Clinic and Havasupai roads. The dog was taken to the kennel.

• Rangers responded to multiple noise complaints from Trailer Village. Upon arrival, the area was found to be quiet.

• A National Park Service river patrol trip came upon five boys in their late teens at the base of the Lava Trail on the Colorado River who were out of water and hiking in the heat of the day. Rangers resupplied their water and talked to them about hiking safely. The Tuweep ranger was notified to check on their vehicle at the trailhead to make sure they hiked out safely.

• An emergency medical call was taken at Tapeats Creek on the Colorado River (mile 134) of a 50-year-old man who was struck by an oar and thrown from his boat. The man was experiencing severe abdominal pain and had signs of internal traumatic injury. He was flown out and transported to Flagstaff Medical Center.

Sunday, Sept. 28

• An emergency medical call was taken at Yavapai Observation Station of a 61-year-old woman who suffered a shoulder injury in a ground-level fall. No other information.

• Rangers responded to a request for assistance from the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office involving a fight in progress at Wendy’s Restaurant. Rangers responded but did not find any problems.

• Rangers responded to emergency calls involving two ground falls near the shuttle stop at Yavapai Gift Shop. Both people refused care.

• An emergency medical call was taken (site not reported) of a 50-year-old man with shortness of breath. The man refused treatment.

• An emergency medical call was taken (site not reported) of a 24-year-old man who was stung by a bee. The man, who had a history of allergic reactions to bee stings, had taken medication and was not having problems. Still, he wanted to go to Flagstaff Medical Center for additional care.

• An emergency medical call was taken (site not reported) of a 40-year-old woman with chest pressure, nausea and headache. The woman refused medical transport.

• Rangers responded to a noise complaint of dogs barking on Park Circle. The dogs were taken to the kennel.

• An emergency medical call was taken at Roaring Springs of a 58-year-old man who was unable to continue hiking from hypertension and fatigue. The man was attempting to hike from the North Rim to Phantom Ranch. The man was flown out and transported to Flagstaff Medical Center.

Monday, Sept. 29

• Rangers responded to a motor-vehicle accident at the South Entrance Station. A red GMC Suburban with Georgia plates backed into a red Chrysler rental with Nevada plates. The Chrysler had minor damage to the front end. The drivers exchanged information.

• Rangers were informed of a Greater Arizona Bike Association ride from the South Entrance Station to Desert View. There were about 25 participants. No incidents were reported.

• An emergency medical call was taken (site not reported) of a 52-year-old woman with shortness of breath. The woman was transported to Flagstaff Medical Center.

• An emergency medical call was taken about a half-mile down the Bright Angel Trail of a 41-year-old man who was lethargic and had nausea. The man was given fluids and he hiked out. He was then transported to Flagstaff Medical Center.

• An emergency medical call was taken (site not reported) of a 66-year-old man with emphysema complaining of shortness of breath and severe respiratory distress. On emergency transport, the man experienced complications prior to reaching Valle. He was flown from there to Flagstaff Medical Center.

Tuesday, Sept. 30

• Rangers responded to a minor motor-vehicle accident in the bypass lot.

• An emergency medical call was taken at the Cottonwood Ranger Station of a 35-year-old woman with an ankle injury. The woman was flown out and transported to Grand Canyon Walk-In Clinic.

Wednesday, Oct. 1

• Mark Yazzie (age not reported), Flagstaff, was arrested on a warrant for parole/probation violation on an aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol charge out of California. Yazzie was involved in a dispute with Marlinda Horseherder (age, city of residence not reported). Both were cited for noise and disorderly conduct. Yazzie was transported to Coconino County jail.

• Rangers “contacted” a local man for stealing laundry from a dryer. No information on possible charges.

• Rangers broke up a street party in the Maswik Cabins area at 2 a.m. The party included a bonfire, outdoor electric lamp, beer and loud stereo music.

• Rangers secured two doors that were found to be open at the NPS maintenance facility.

• Chavez Buck, 19, Grand Canyon, was cited for minor consumption of alcohol.

• An emergency medical call was taken at Lava Falls on the Colorado River (mile 179) of a 45-year-old woman who suffered a two-inch laceration to her forehead when her raft flipped. The woman was flown out and transported to Grand Canyon Walk-In Clinic.

• An emergency medical call was taken on the North Rim of a firefighter on the “Poplar” fire who was stung by a bee while cutting a fire line. The man was reportedly in respiratory distress. Personnel on scene administered medication prior to the arrival of a helicopter. The firefighter was flown to the South Rim and transported to Flagstaff Medical Center. He returned to the line the following day.

• An emergency medical call was taken at Phantom Ranch of a 60-year-old man who suffered a panic attack during dinner. The man was assisted to the ranger station’s clinic, evaluated and released.

(Note: Rangers’ Log based on ranger shift briefings; the Grand Canyon News cannot guarantee all incidents were reported).


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