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August 23, 2023

Indiana boy, 2, killed by SUV at state park in western Michigan

A two-year-old boy from Elkhart, Indiana, has been reported dead after being struck by an SUV at Holland State Park in Park Township, Michigan.

August 16, 2023

Massachusetts mom dies trying to save drowning son, father rescues brother at NH national park

A Massachusetts mother died Tuesday while attempting to rescue her 10-year-old son, who fell into a pool under a waterfall in New Hampshire and struggled in the swift-moving current.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.