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Utah August 14, 2023

Toddler dies after falling from boat, getting hit by propeller

The Utah Division of State Parks responded to reports of a boating incident where a 3-year-old toddler fell off the back of a vessel and was hit by the propeller before dying.

New York City August 9, 2023

New York beach reopens for the first time since unprecedented shark attack on swimmer

New York's Rockaway Beach will reopen Wednesday, two days after a 65-year-old swimmer was sent to the hospital in critical condition from a shark attack.

Montana July 24, 2023

Woman found dead in Montana following suspected grizzly bear encounter near Yellowstone

Montana wildlife officials say a woman has been found dead along the Buttermilk Trail outside of West Yellowstone following an “apparent bear encounter."

National Parks July 22, 2023

Idaho man killed after falling from Grand Teton National Park peak

An Idaho man was killed on Thursday after he fell as many as 50 feet while climbing a Wyoming peak at Grand Teton National Park. He was succumbed to significant injuries.

National Parks July 20, 2023

Louisiana man pronounced dead on Rocky Mountain National Park trail

A 51-year-old Louisiana man was found unresponsive and later pronounced dead on Monday afternoon at Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado. His cause of death is under investigation.

National Parks July 15, 2023

California National Park Service rangers hunt for a man with knife in Sequoia National Park

The National Park Service says it is working together with the FBI and the U.S. Forest Service after a report of an attempted robbery and a break in at Sequoia National Park.

North Carolina July 5, 2023

Crack in North Carolina roller coaster's support beam reminds thrill seekers of risks of amusement parks

A crack in the support beam of a roller coaster at a Charlotte, North Carolina, amusement park is the latest reminder of the risks that come with amusement park rides.

Sweden June 26, 2023

Investigators in Sweden launch probe into deadly roller coaster accident

A roller coaster accident in Sweden killed one person and injured nine others. Investigators in Sweden have launched a probe into the deadly accident.

West Virginia June 26, 2023

West Virginia golf course street renamed in honor of longtime worker

Longtime golf course maintenance worker Johnny Kincaid is being honored with a street sign. The head groundskeeper worked at the West Virginia park for 50 years.

Iowa June 19, 2023

Human skull reportedly found at Iowa park

An apparent human skull was found on a sandbar at Iowa's Yellow Banks Park outside Des Moines, campers told Polk County Sheriff's deputies.

Arkansas June 13, 2023

Arkansas Gov. Sanders names new director of Parks Department's Heritage Division

Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism legislative affairs director Marty Ryall has been promoted to director of the department's Heritage Division.