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NRTI as we knew it is no more, and I don't know what will happen in the future. Technically, I'm still employed by the College, though am enjoying a paid hiatus, and working on everything I couldn't work on when I was spending 70 hours a week running the Program, like cleaning up from the tornado that hit, what, 7 years ago now? I'm also commissioned with a nearby county agency, actually answering to one of the more popular instructors, so I'm still trying to keep my hand in.

I'll continue to post information and news from grads and friends, and also want to keep current with LE news and references.

My College phone and e-mail are pretty much out of service, so I'll be setting up yet another account , so we can stay in touch.

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

NPS And Parks Canada Rangers Rescue Poisoned Hikers

It caught my attention because I'm most of the way through a history of the Yukon Gold Rush.  Interesting times.

From NPS Incidents:
KLONDIKE GOLD RUSH NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK
NPS And Parks Canada Rangers Rescue Poisoned Hikers


Last Wednesday evening, five hikers were evacuated from the Chilkoot Trail by helicopter and treated for poisoning following a hasty community rescue involving several agencies, a local helicopter company, and Parks Canada. While backpacking 13 miles into the Chilkoot Trail, five hikers consumed varying small amounts of the root bulb of the highly toxic false hellebore (Veratrum viride). False hellebore is reported to be the most toxic plant along the Northwest coast and can be lethal when consumed in just small quantities.  Continues........
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