7 October 2024
VOYAGEURS NATIONAL PARK — A park ranger died Sunday while responding to a call from a distressed civilian boat on Namakan Lake in St. Louis County.
While towing the civilian vessel late Sunday morning, the National Park Service law enforcement ranger’s boat capsized, read a press release from Voyageurs National Park. High winds and rough water were reported.
The three people being assisted fell into the water and swam to safety, but the ranger couldn’t be found.
The ranger’s body was recovered from the lake at approximately 3:20 p.m. after a three-hour search. The press release said the ranger’s name is being withheld until all notifications are made.
The incident is under investigation.
The U.S. Border Patrol, St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office and Kabetogama Fire Department assisted in the search and recovery.
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