3 Park Rangers Who Died in HORRIFIC Ways⚠️

3 stories of Park Rangers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

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[Bintexas]

Story #1. When it comes to head injuries, it isnt uncommon to act irrationally. So, he may not have even thought about the radio or been able to remember how it works.

[melindahajdin]

Kyle, if you fall into cold water and drown, your body will not surface. Normally a body in water will undergo decomposition and gases will build up inside the body that cause it to float up to the surface. But if the water is very cold, these gases don't form. You just sink to the bottom of the water and are eaten by fish. I know this, because I used to live near Lake Tahoe, another very cold lake, and nobody who dies in that lake ever floats to the surface.

[billwinter]

I noticed that sometimes you offer your heartfelt feelings, not only to the survivors, but also to the person that died. And I think it speaks to the notion that somehow we’ll see them and be together again, which is a sentiment of many, and not just the religious. I appreciate that as a viewer and I think it’s beautiful.

[lukeappling]

I'm a former park ranger. My agency and many others were understaffed, underfunded, poorly trained and suffered from incompetence throughout the chain of command. These factors aggravated an already dangerous job. I don't think anything has improved

[jessfoley]

Jeff was a friend. New ordinance was put in place since his death and we’re all much safer in the park now with more backcountry protocol. He is still honored to this day. May he rest in peace ♥️

[Sandra-dtec]

There are two factors that impact a drowning victim coming to the surface, decomposition, and depth. Decomposition creates gas with creates lift to bring them to the surface, if the water is cold the bacteria is inhibited from growing. The second is depth, the deeper the victim is the more gas is needed to overcome the water pressure. At 33 feet you need twice as much gas to displace the same volume of water. One cubic foot of air on the surface is equal to one half at 33 feet, then half of that again at 66ft and so on. Yellowstone Lake is deep and very cold so it does not surprise me that he has not been found at the surface. May all these people be at peace and their families find solace.

[imogenx]

As someone who has had a concussion from falling, you're not always working in the best mindset. I called for help long before I realised no one would hear me and when I eventually crawled out, I knew I wasn't in good shape but the idea of medics breaking down my door and finding me naked stopped me from calling an ambulance. I instead managed to call my best friend. The confusion is immense, you might continually lose consciousness and not to mention the significant pain to your whole body.

[alisonbyrne]

Park Ranger here. We end up going off our normal route due to a number of reasons. Sometimes we see or hear someone or something in distress, see an animal we love, sometimes to stop and listen to our surroundings, and shortcuts are common. I think it’s very possible that Christian’s radio may have been damaged in the fall.

[StevenG]

Margarets story is truly heartbreaking! Its one thing for a ranger to go by accident but to be executed is a tragedy! May all 3 Rangers Rest In Peace!!

[aberandolph]

Kyle, thank you for this video. I am a state park law enforcement ranger in a southwest border state.while we don't face violent criminals as often as city police or Sheriff's deputies, the potential is always there, and back up is always a long way off. Thank you for acknowledging this. As for the Yellowstone ranger, it is not surprising he hasn't been found. When you fall into cold water, you often gasp involuntary, and can aspirate water into the lungs, causing you to sink. I work at a leke park, have seen this happen more than once. That ranger is still down there, on eternal patrol. God rest, sir.

[elizabethmcglothlin]

Nearly 70 years ago my father was forestry. Officer in Northern Michigan. My mother saved up to buy him a gun which the Department did not provide. It's never been all that safe.

[susanmiller]

My nephew is the only park ranger who lives in his state park. In a huge house left to the state. Up a two mile dirt road. He is a brave young man keeping visitors safe. ❤

[yvettenoland]

RIP to the Rangers in this video. Thank you for your care and service.

[chilipeppersalsa]

My friends brother is a Park Ranger. In rhe mid 90s he was out on patrol at Lake Grapevine in Texas. He saw a group on the beach that looked a little rowdy. He pulled closer to check it out when he was greeted with a hail of bullets. His boat was riddled but he didnt get hit. Lesson learned is all he had to say about it

[jessicamerriman]

I am a retired Deputy Sheriff. One of my jobs was to do lake patrol. I was an hour from any help whatsoever. When arrest warrants were issued, 4/5 suspects were arrested at the lake, or immediatel area. I not only had lake patrol, but patrol of a large mountainous area. It is sobering to know you have no backup or assistance. Meth labs filled the mountainous areas. Mountain patrol was done in a ghille suit. Many people went missing year round. Once found, they were usually killed by meth makers, cartels or natural predators. My hats off to Park Rangers in places like Yellowstone, Yosemite, etc. It takes balls, or boobs of steel, to be out alone.

PS- I never saw Bigfoot, Skinewalkers or Aliens. Sorry.

[camronmoses]

You know.. I'm starting to get the feeling that, in fact, Kyle does not hate hiking.

[jenniferdickinson-hanley]

I grew up with a love for the outdoors as a daughter of a park ranger in Connecticut. My father retired years ago, and his experiences & stories I never grow tired hearing about. Thank you for respectfully talking about the dangers many don't think about. I subscribed quite a while ago and figured it's time to throw you some extra love. You quickly became one of my favorite channels. Keep up the great content 😊

[ubkdvrj]

Benjamin Colton Barnes probably had untreated PTSD from Iraq. Look at his behavior. After his early Army discharge, he lost his last link with any treatment. It happens to many vets.

[emmamcphersonofficial]

New theory: the gunshots heard was someone illegally hunting. The ranger saw them and chased after them. Fell, hit his head and the hunter realized he was hurt and bandaged him up. But didn't call for help bc they didn't want to get caught (or realized he was a goner and thought they could save themselves grief by not calling for help.)

[teambeining]

You’d think the rangers would wear gps locators with transmitters placed every so many miles on a grid.
I realize start up costs would be excessive, but worth it to save a life.
Once installed, they could offer tags for purchase or “rent” to people (kids) using the parks to help find them bc they can focus on the grid they are on, and don’t have to worry if cell service is down with local transmitters.