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.
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.
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.
Park ranger dies during rescue in Voyageurs National Park
A park ranger died Sunday in Voyageurs National Park while trying to rescue three people from a lake. Park officials said the ranger responded to "a call for assistance from a distressed civilian vessel on Namakan Lake" late Sunday morning.
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.
Park ranger dies while attempting rescue at Voyageurs National Park in northern Minnesota
The ranger - 55-year-old Kevin Grossheim - had a family of three in his boat and was towing their craft to the mainland in brutal conditions when they capsized.
UPDATE: Park ranger who died during a rescue in Voyageurs National Park identified
St. Louis County Sheriff Gordon Ramsay has confirmed that a park ranger died in the line of duty during a rescue attempt on Namakan Lake in Voyageurs National Park.
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
Voyageurs National Park ranger dies while helping stranded boaters in rough waters
A Voyageurs National Park ranger died Sunday while responding to a call for help from a boat stranded on Namakan Lake amid high waves and rough waters.
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.
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.
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