Ranger who died attempting Voyageurs National Park rescue, a ‘true public servant,’ is identified
DULUTH — Park ranger Kevin Grossheim, a “true public servant” who could’ve retired but hadn’t yet, died Sunday afternoon while attempting to rescue a Wisconsin family stranded on an island in Voyageurs National Park while 8-foot waves rolled across Namakan Lake.
Park ranger dies in rescue mission gone wrong on Minnesota lake
Ranger Kevin Grossheim, 55, was retrieving three visitors in distress at Voyageurs National Park when his rescue boat capsized.
Flags fly at half-staff for Voyageurs National Park ranger who died in water rescue
Flags are flying at half-staff in Minnesota and at national parks across the country for a Voyageurs National Park ranger who died trying to rescue a family of three.
Voyageurs National Park ranger who died in line of duty identified
According to a Facebook post by Voyageurs National Park, the ranger who died was 55-year-old Kevin Grossheim.
Minn. Park Ranger with 'Unwavering Commitment to Helping Others' Dies During Lake Rescue
A park ranger died trying to rescue three people in Voyageurs National Park in Minnesota on Sunday, Oct. 6, according to the National Park Service. On Monday, Oc.t. 7, the NPS identified the ranger as Kevin Grossheim, 55, of Kabetogama, Minn.
Minn. Park Ranger Dies after Boat Capsizes while Rescuing Family
National Park Service Law Enforcement Ranger Kevin Grossheim had taken a family of three aboard his boat when it overturned amid high winds and rough waters on Namakan Lake
Tributes to park ranger who died during rescue in Voyageurs National Park
Kevin was much loved by all and always known to go above and beyond,” said Voyageurs National Park Superintendent Bob DeGross.
Governor Orders Flags at Half-Staff to Honor Fallen Park Ranger Kevin Grossheim
(KNSI) – Governor Tim Walz has ordered all United States and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at state buildings across Minnesota, effective immediately, in honor of Law Enforcement Park Ranger Kevin Grossheim, who tragically lost his life while responding to a call at Voyageurs National Park.
Park ranger dies while attempting rescue at national park
INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minn. — The National Park Service (NPS) is investigating the death of a law enforcement park ranger after the ranger responded to a call for assistance from a distressed vessel. The ranger responded to the civilian vessel in distress on Namakan Lake in Voyageurs National Park, according to NPS.
Voyageurs boat rescue claims life of park ranger
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,
Park Ranger killed at Voyageurs National Park
Kevin Grossheim, 55, of Kabetogama, Minnesota, died in Voyageurs National Park as he was responding to a distress call from a family of three and his boat overturned due to high winds and rough waters.
‘Dedicated’ park ranger killed while rescuing family of three
A veteran Minnesota park ranger was killed over the weekend when his boat capsized while trying to rescue a family of three.
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Front Line Foundation grants death benefit to family of fallen park ranger
The Front Line Foundation (TFLF) announced Wednesday, October 9, that they would be granting a death benefit to the family of ...