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E&E News
3 days ago
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- E&E News
NPS lags far behind staffing goal for busy summer season
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum promised that more than 5,000 park rangers would be hired this year to staff the national parks for the busy summer season. So far, that commitment to beef up staffing at the National Park Service hasn't been realized. About 3,300 seasonal and temporary staff are currently employed at the service, according to data obtained by the National Parks Conservation Association and viewed by POLITICO's E&E News. Advertisement That's about 40 percent less than the number of seasonal and temporary staff employed during the Biden administration in fiscal year 2023, the most recent public data for actual NPS employment.
CBS News
15-05-2025
- CBS News
Man drowns in Colorado lake while attempting to help children in rough water
A man drowned in a Colorado lake Wednesday when he tried to help four children swimming in rough waters. According to Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the 53-year-old was on Sailboard Beach at Lake Pueblo State Park yesterday afternoon when his children and their friends went into rough water. Park visitors said they saw the man go under the water and went to pull him out, while others called rangers for help. Colorado Parks and Wildlife The park rangers arrived on the scene within minutes. Authorities said witnesses, park staff, and medical personnel all assisted with CPR for around 40 minutes, but were unable to revive him. His body was turned over to the Pueblo County Coroner's Office for identification and to officially determine his cause of death. Officials said the children are safely with their respective guardians. CPW said the man was not wearing a life jacket, and the water temperature was in the upper 50s. They encouraged anyone planning to go into the water or out on a watercraft to wear life jackets and be aware of the dangers of cold water shock. "Water below 68 degrees Fahrenheit is dangerous. Sudden immersion in cold water can cause gasping, inhalation of water and hypothermia, resulting in unconsciousness or swimming failure as muscles become numb," said CPW. They also encouraged swimmers to check river flows, as heavy rain or snow melting in the mountains can cause water levels to rise quickly.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Yahoo
Bison gores Florida man in Yellowstone National Park
May 9 (UPI) -- A 47-year-old man was gored by a bison in Yellowstone National Park, according to park rangers, marking the first reported bison-related injury this year. The man, from Cape Coral, Fla., was gored by the bison at about 3:15 p.m. local time on Wednesday, the National Park Service said in a statement. The man was injured after approaching the animal too closely, the statement said. "The individual sustained minor injuries and was treated by emergency medical personnel," the National Park Service said. "The incident is currently under investigation." There are between 3,500 and 6,000 bison in Yellowstone, according to park statistics. Bulls can weigh as much as 2,000 pounds while cows can weigh up to 1,000 pounds. The National Park Service said there were two reported bison-related injuries last year and one in 2023. Since 1989, 25 people have been injured by bison, according to the park. Only two people have died as a result of bison encounters since 1872, it said. The agency warns visitors to stay more than 25 yards away from bison and other large animals and at least 100 yards from bears or wolves. "Bison will defend their space when threatened and have injured more people in Yellowstone than any other animal," it said. On Instagram, the park posted a warning that reads: "Bison may look friend-shaped, but they already have all the friends they want. Keep your distance and don't make it awkward."
