Acadia National Park: Perilous Beauty

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Episode Transcript

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Hello friends, Steve Stockton here withyou. Welcome to our latest episode.
In this video, we'll explore someof the history, tales, and tragic
events of Mainz Acadian National Park.Join me, let's walk and see now.
Acadia National Park is a vast wildernessarea of almost fifty thousand acres that

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stretches along the Atlantic coastline of Maine. It is renowned as the crown jewel
of the North Atlantic Coast. Accordingto park officials, it's one of the
most popular national parks in the UnitedStates, drawing in approximately three point five
million visitors annually. Acadian National Parkencompasses Mount Desert Island, the largest island

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off the coast of Maine. Thepark covers about half of the island,
divided into eastern and western section bysome sound. In addition to Mount Desert
Island, Acadia includes the Scutic Peninsula, A La Hoo, and other outer
islands. The park boasts sixty milesof pristine coastline, over a thousand species

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of plants, thirty three miles ofscenic motor roads, forty five miles of
carriage roads, and over one hundredand fifty miles of hiking trails. Offering
countless opportunities for visitors to explore thepark's natural beauty. In the seventeen hundreds,
European settlers constructed roads on the island. They are now part of the
current trail system. However, thedevelopment of hiking trails officially began in the

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late eighteen hundreds, when artists andearly tourists known as rusticators started visiting the
island during the warmer months. Theycreated paths to mountain summits, which eventually
evolved into modern trails. Trail mapsalso emerged around this time. The history
of European colonization and settlement of coastalMaine is closely connected with the story of

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the Wabanaki people, who called MountainDesert Island co Medic, meaning the sloping
land. They used to build conicalshelters made of bark and travel in birch
park canoes. According to historical records, they stayed near the coast during summer,
and in winter they moved to theinterior forests. Despite facing numerous challenges,

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the Wabanaki people's resilience and unwavering determinationensured the survival of the native population
who still reside in Maine. Theycontinue to preserve their traditions and culture for
the benefit of future generations, ensuringthat their heritage indoors. The National Park
Service as civic groups significantly relocated andprohibited seasonal Wabanaki encampments prom areas deemed necessary

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for other purposes, such as hotelsand wharves. Charles w Eliot, one
of Acadia's founders, as widely recognizedfor his achievements and advocacy for eugenics.
This belief was shared by many inthe conservation and wilderness preservation movements of the
nineteenth century, and ultimately led tothe creation of national parks. The establishment

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of Acadia National Park was mainly influencedby white, wealthy, Christian, and
male institutions, which often overshadowed theuntold stories of women, African Americans,
indigenous communities, and other marginalized groups. In nineteen sixteen, Charles w.
Eliot, George B. Dorr,and philanthropist John D. Rockefeller donated a

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five thousand acre land area as anational monument, which President Woodrow Wilson authorized.
Door contributed an additional five thousand acresof land to the federal government and
worked towards obtaining full national park status. For the monument. In nineteen nineteen,
President Wilson signed an act establishing LafayetteNational Park and appointed Door as the

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first park superintendent. In nineteen twentynine, Congress authorized the National Park Service
to receive a land donation on theScutic Peninsula, which led to the park
being renamed Acadian National Park. Presently, Acadian National Park boast one of the
most extensive hiking trail systems in theUnited States. Some of the most popular

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attractions within the park include Cadillac Mountain, the tallest peak on the East coast,
Sand Beach, and Jordan Pond.Busits can enjoy various recreational activities such
as hiking, biking, camping,horseback and carriage riding, canoeing, sea
kayaking, and admiring the spectacular scenery. Campfire stories from Acadian National Park include

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sightings of black cats with glowing redeyes, white walkers or bigfoot like creatures
with white fur, eerie whaling sounds, UFOs, and ghostly apparitions of mossy
bearded men. Two of the mostfamous tales from Akkadia are As follows Animity
Cave the Devil's Oven Anmity Cave morefamously known as The Devil's Oven is a

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seaside cave near Mount Desert, Island'sschooner head outbook. Located along a rugged
coastline, it can be dangerous.It's recommended to approach the cave with caution.
The Devil's Oven has an immense interiorwith around ten foot high ceilings and
a dark, shadowy aptmsps sphere.According to author Marcus the Brizzi in his
book Ghosts of Acadia, the cavehas been the site of paranormal encounters for

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centuries. The Devil's Oven is aunique cave that offers stunning views of the
water from the inside. According tothe Brizzy, the cave's exterior resembles the
eye sockets of a skull and isseparated into two chambers by a rocky ledge.
The cliffs surrounding the cave have anuneven and jagged appearance due to the

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presence of iron and sulfur deposits.Unlike Acadia's smooth and worn granite shoreline,
the rocks here appear pitched black insome areas due to water seepage. The
waves have also created small demon cavesor ovens in different spots along the base
of the cliffs. The Devil's Ovenis a complicated cave to access due to
the rising sea tides. The NationalPark Service has discouraged visitors from entering the

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cave for several reasons. Firstly,many guests have damaged the anemonies in the
tide pools inside and near the cave. The frequent rise in tides as trapped
or injured visitors in the past,and rangers had to be called in to
help with rescues. According to Labrizzi, Native Americans reported seeing peculiar lights,
such as glowing orbs or fires burninginside the cave. The indigenous people considered

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the cliff face on the island's northside evil and avoided it. When they
had to be there, They woreprotective charms and took other precautions. The
rocks were thought to contain gateways toHell, with the Devil's Oven as the
primary entrance. Reports of strange sightingsand sounds in and around the Devil's Oven
continued to be reported today by locals. Historical accounts from the eighteen eighties describe

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a weird, lurid light that emanatedfrom under the cliffs towards Frenchman Bay.
Furthermore, inexplicable sounds such as cries, strange words, and chants spoken in
unusual tongues had been heard by peopleeven today. Fishermen had reported seeing unexplained
lights burning inside the sea cavern forcenturies. It has been believed that anyone

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who witnesses these phantoms fires will facegreat danger. According to Lebrizzi, there
have been instances where people have diedin the cave under excruciating circumstances. Historical
records document the burning of people inthe Devil's Oven, which was reserved for
individuals who were perceived as being extremelyevil or dangerous. The fear of eternal
damnation was more significant than the fearof a painful death inside the Devil's Oven.

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Lebreezy concludes that we may never knowthe number of lives lost in the
Devil's Oven. Likely, these terriblerituals rarely occurred over the centuries. Next
up tragedy at Otter Cliff. Dennisar Larson, a construction worker from Montana,
returned to Maine in nineteen eighty sevento reconcile with his second wife,

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who previously divorced him. However,he published an advertisement in two main newspapers
seeking a new wife. Among thethree women who responded, Kathy Frost,
aged twenty five, was one ofthem. According to the Banger Daily News,
Kathy's family and friends described her asquote and extremely desperate only individual who
was unable to get a man endquote. She told her friends that even

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though she was not in love withhim, she would marry Larson, hoping
to learn to love him. Thecouple married just a few weeks later in
September of nineteen eighty seven. Larsonwasted no time acquiring a substantial life insurance
policy for himself with an additional writerthat covered his new wife for accidental death.
Kathy was considering ending her marriage withLarson. However, Larson convinced her

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to go to Bar Harbor to workthings out. Despite her reluctance, Kathy
agreed to go on the trip,but her friends and family members advised her
against it. During the journey,she planned to talk to Larson and tell
him she wanted to end the marriage. On the evening of October eleventh,
nineteen eighty seven, the Larsons wentfor a walk to Otter Cliff, located

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on Mount Desert Island. They decidedto split up and explore the area separately,
hoping to spot some sea otters.However, soon after, mister Larson
heard his wife's scream and rushed tofind her. Unfortunately, over that she
had fallen off the cliff. MisterLarson quickly returned to the road and stopped
a passing vehicle to get help.He then called the park Rangers office from

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Jordan Pond House. Rescuers arrived atthe scene and later found Kathy at the
bottom of the cliff. Sadly,she was pronounced deceased at nine pm,
according to the Bank of Daily News. During the investigation into Kathy's death,
Larson returned home to Montana Police detectiveJeffrey Harmon traveled there to question him about

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Kathy's demise. Larson revealed that hehad pushed Kathy off the cliff in retaliation
after she had shoved him and saidshe was leaving him. I pushed her
too hard, I guess, Larsontold Harmon. Larson also admitted that he
pushed his first wife, Leslie Larson, into a stream near Wolf Creek on
June nineteenth, nineteen seventy five,ending her. Since that faithful October day

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in nineteen eighty seven, and hassaid that on wet and foggy evenings around
dusk, one may hear the solitaryscream of a young bride plummeting to her
demise from the high Ridges Outer Cliff. Next up, Missing Hikers and Tragic
accidents. Sean Kelly nineteen ninety three. In August nineteen ninety three, Sean

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Kelly, a seventeen year old studentfrom Henrico County, Virginia, was vacationing
with his family and a friend inAcadia National Park when tragedy struck. According
to East District Ranger Robert W.Yats, quote, Sean had been watching
the surf and was hiking back tohis family's tent at the island park when
he slept on gravel and tumbled endQuote. Sean fell approximately fifty feet that

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was unconscious when he's taken to thelocal hospital. He suffered head injuries and
a broken wrist. He never regainedconsciousness. Sadly, Sean passed away later
that evening after being transferred to EasternMaine Medical Center in Bangor, Maine.
Ranger Yates said, quote, peopleare always climbing all over the rocks here.
This was just a very unfortunate accidentend quote. Douglas Rose, also

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nineteen ninety three. In October nineteenninety three, twenty year old Douglas Rose,
a college student at Mainz College ofthe Atlantic, and twenty year old
Paul Ryan challenged the terrain of GreatHead, one of Acadia's most difficult rock
climbing areas. Douglas sadly became trappedthe harrowing incident as recounted below from an
article in the Bangor Daily News byDiana Gradinger. According to Gradinger, chief

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ranger Norman Dodge said that the pairwalked across rocky terrain for about a half
an hour before it descending to thecliff for on two ropes. After securing
their equipment at low tide, theycrossed the boulders and entered the sea cave,
where they attached their equipment to thetop of the cave, allowing them
to walk on the ceiling. Althoughthe two men were experienced climbers, Ranger

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Dodged said they encountered problems when thehigh tide interfered with their climb out of
the cave. To exit, themen had to make a Tarzan type swing
out of its mouth to reach thevertical ropes, the wind and wave action.
The weather and the tide seemed tocome faster than they had seen it
here before. The waves were comingdirectly into the cave, so the climbing
window was shortened. Ranger Dodge said. The men realized the situation was dire

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and left their gear behind. Douglascould not climb back up the cliff to
safety due the combination of fridgid temperatures, heavy rain, strong winds, and
high tides. Ranger Dodge said theonly way to access the cave was by
using the same climbing rope he'd usedto descend just a few hours earlier.
Ryan was the first to make theclimb back. Ranger Dodge said, quote,

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he went well into the ocean beforehe reached the vertical line. The
surf was high and it was difficult, but he said that he cooled himself
mentally and just climbed up like heordinarily would end quote. As Ryan reached
the halfway point of the cliff,he turned his companion and offered words of
encouragement. Ranger Dodge said. Douglasfixed his equipment on the rope, swung

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out to the vertical and went wellinto the water where there was serious wave
action, and Sir, although hewas putting out a lot of effort and
trying to climb because of fatigue ormaybe hypothermia because they had been out in
the cold all day, they werewet, he was unable to ascend the
rope in the court. According toRanger Dodge, after spending forty five minutes
trying to assist his friend, Bryansecured Douglas rope to the cliff and proceeded

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to the Bar Harbor Police station inthe dark. He arrived at the Bar
Harbor Police Station round quarter past eightlast night, and this incident happened around
five pm, so a long timehad passed, Ranger Dodge said. Rescuers
on a forty foot boat from theUS Coast Guard responded to the scene.
So last night, in the blackestof downpours and with the wind howling like

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a hurricane, a member of MountDesert Island Search and Rescue was able to
climb down the rope to a pointwhere he could see into the cave.
He could see that Douglas was tetheredon a rope and pretty much free floating
in the surf and faced down RangerDodge said. Rescue efforts then had to
be temporarily stopped due to the treacherousweather conditions. When the efforts resumed,

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Ranger Dodge said, this time aranger climbed down and was able to pendle
him swinging into the cave. Hegot within fifteen or twenty feet of the
body. When the serf really pickedup, he was completely submerged two or
three times and we had to pullhim up. Later that day, the
rescuers returned to the site and madetheir way down to an area that was
reachable on foot. A ranger carefullycrept across the rock's face to attach safety

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ropes. Other rescuers would use theseropes to cross the cliff's bottom and retree
the body safely. Ranger died,so the ropes the men had climbed down
on had been severed by pounding waveaction during the night. Douglas was finally
recovered and he was taken to afuneral home in Bar Harbor. Douglas's former
college roommate, Josh Jamison, saidhe was a nice guy, an outdoorsman.

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He enjoyed his outdoor activities and didthem well. He was generally a
well rounded guy, and he hada lot of friends. Next up,
Robert and Margaret Curteau nineteen ninety nine. Every year, fifty one year old
Robert Curteau and his sixty three yearold wife Margaret would go to Maine before
the tourists arrived, and after theyleft it was the same. In September

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of nineteen ninety nine, they likedthe coast where they would go to watch
the waves. Row Lynn, aneighbor, said, while standing on rocks
by Scutic Point in Acadia National Parkwaiting for their picture to be taken,
they were unaware that a rogue wavewould rise out of the ocean and sweep
them away. Their friend Kurt Heinrich, was preparing to photograph the couple,
who could only look on in horroras the enormous wave swept them away to

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their demise. The crutees could notswim and their end was ruled accidental by
officials. Margaret's sister Normahish, whowas asked to accompany the couple on this
journey but decline, said everybody lovedthem and we're all going to miss them.
Next up, we have Emo Lynntwo thousand and four. In October
two thousand and four, twenty oneyear old rock climber Emo Lynn and his

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friend twenty one year old Jondred Niki, drove to Acadian National Park for a
day trip to try their new climbinggear. At Otter Cliff, Emo later
unclipped himself to recover his climbing shoefrom the ocean near Otter Cliff after it
became loose. He was then hitby a wave and washed away into the
pounding Serve Ranger Richard Reckholt said heswam out, retrieved his shoe, and

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came back to shore. He madeit back to an outcropping below Otter Cliff.
A wave came and washed him backin, and he disappeared under the
water. The initial search was calledoff after dark, but resumed the following
morning. Three Coast Guard vessels,personnel with the Bar Harbor Master's Office,
two oil watching boats, a Falconjet, and a helicopter sent with the

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Coast Guard participated in the search.Divers with the main State Police and Maine
Marine Patrol recovered Emil in eighteen feetof water. According to Maine Patrol Lieutenant
Alan Talbot. Emil's friend John wasunharmed. Next up, Faith Wise in
two thousand and seven. In Junetwo thousand and seven, fifty six year

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old Faith, Wives of Trefont,Michigan, visited the Scoutic Point area of
Acadia National Park with her two daughtersand two toy poodles when she lost her
footing and slipped off granite slabs atthe water's edge. As for Ranger Ed
Potbrand, Faith held a cell phonein one hand and one of the small
dogs in the other. She wastalking to a friend on the phone and

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wanted to share the sound of thewaves. However, she slipped off the
rocks with the dog and both werepulled away from the shore by the tide.
Ranger Potburand said, there are veryslippery rocks there where the tide has
gone out. She slipped and fell, and just like on a slide,
she slid into the water. Shewasn't aware of her surroundings. I don't
know if signs would have helped face. Daughter Stephanie Wise, carrying another toy

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pool in a backpack, went inafter her mother, but sadly could not
save her. By standard. RyanDavis risked his own life to rescue Stephanie.
The dog Stephanie was carrying in thebackpack was able to break free and
swim to shore. Officers on boarda forty one foot boat dispatched by the
Coastguard pulled Faith from the water andperform CPR, but unfortunately it was too

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late to revive her. The dogthat was with her was not real covered
next Shirley Ladd in twenty twelve.In July twenty twelve, twenty two year
old University of Maine student Shirley Laddwas hiking with a friend on Champlain Mountains
Prespice Trail. The trail is knownfor its challenging terrain, which rises over
one thousand feet in just nine tenthsof a mile and requires physical and mental

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strength. Ranger Richard Recolts said Shirleyhad just finished climbing a laddered section of
the Precipice trail and was preparing tosend another section of ladder rungs when she
fell from a rock shelf onto thetrail below. Recolds added that Shirley fell
approximately sixty five to seventy feet fromabout two thirds away up the cliffs and
landed on a switchback section of thetrail immediately below, sustaining multiple injuries.

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Ranger ed Potburyan said she either misseda wrong slipped, or didn't grab her
wrong properly. There are people whoheard her screaming as she fell. It
took rescue workers at least forty minutesto reach her after receiving the initial call
for the three dozen individuals and alive flight helicopter that landed on a mountain
ledge spent more than five hours tryingto save Shirley's life. However, despite

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their heroic efforts, Shirley succumbed toher injuries. According to park officials,
the Precipice Trails considered the most dangeroustrail in the area. It includes several
narrow ledges and iron rung ladders toclimb the mountain. Although this trail has
been a popular attraction for adventure seekerssince the mid eighteen hundreds fatalities have been
reported due to its difficulty level.There are not many trails like this left

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in the United States, said JohnTierney, a former climbing ranger at Rocky
Mountain National Park. Certainly they arehazards, but then there are hazards and
everything we do in life. NextMark Simon twenty sixteen. On June seventh,
twenty sixteen sixty year old Mark Simon, a summer resident of Southwest Harbor,
Maine, fell from a cliff nearthunder Hole after going out on the

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rocks to take photographs of the sunset, according to Acadia National Park spokesperson John
Kelly, at around seven pm.According to officials from the National Park Service,
Mark and his wife Linda, parkedtheir vehicle along the Park Loop road.
Mark wanted to take pictures of thesunset from a spot on the ocean
path across from Old Soaker. Lindastayed behind in the car and grew worried

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about him. When the sun wentdown. At approximately nine thirty pm,
Mark's wife flagged down a park rangerwho happened to be on patrol. About
thirty minutes later, rangers discovered Mark'sbackpack at the top of a forty foot
cliff. They spotted him lying motionlessat the bottom between Sand Beach and thunder
Hole, and he did not respondto their cause. Due to Mark's location,

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the rangers requested help from the USCoast Guard and Mount Desert Island Search
and Rescue. The Coast Guard senttwo boats to assist in the search.
However, Mark was carried offshore ofthe incoming tide. The coast guard was
able to locate and retribute from thewater at approximately eleven thirty pm. He
was then transported to the Bar HarborTown Pier and then to the State Medical

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Examiner's office in Augusta. The spokespersonKelly, while Mark's faull seemed accidental,
the National Park Service investigated to determinethe circumstance of the incident. The accident
occurred in an area where others havebeen injured in the past. Next Adam
aj Emmett in twenty nineteen. Fortyfive year old main resident and hiker,

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Adam aj Emmett was last seen nearthe Scooteric Head Overlook on Monday, April
eighth, twenty nineteen. The nextday, park rangers noticed that a vehicle
had been parked in the Schooner Headoverlooked since before a snowstorm in the previous
day. Rangers searched the immediate areabut could not locate the vehicle's owner.
Acadia's public affairs specialist Christy Anastasia toldFox News of Bangor he was last seen

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on Monday and on Tuesday. Afterthe storm we had on Monday, his
vehicle was noticed as remaining at Schoonerheadoverlooked, so we put out a missing
person to try and see if otherpeople had information about the person. When
nothing came back, the search started. On Wednesday. The authority searched the
Schooner Head and Great Head areas withlaw enforcement assistance and search dog teams.

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The Main Warden Service and the UnitedStates Coast Guard supported the search efforts.
Missing person notices were transmitted to mediaand news outlets to obtain information about the
missing individual. On Thursday, CoastGuard boats and Maine Warden Service dog teams
with Marine Patrol searched the shoreline andoffshore using a fixed wing airplane. Later

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on Thursday, spokesperson Anastasia said itwas a person discovered in the area between
Sand Beach and thunder Hole. Hewas positively identified as Ajmmet. The cause
was determined to be accidental. Thisis a very sad event, said Deputy
Superintendent Michael Madell. Our thoughts goout to mister Emmit's family and friends.
Next up, Wayne Beckford and CassandraCassiras twenty twenty one. In March of

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twenty twenty one, twenty eight yearold Wayne Beckford and his girlfriend, thirty
year old Cassandra Cassiras of Rutland,Massachusetts, told their family members they were
traveling to Maine and would returned ina few days. They would never make
it home. According to news mediareports, the couple arrived at Acadian National
Park on Tuesday, March sixteenth.Their last contact was on Thursday, March

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eighteen, when Cassandra informed a familymember that they planned to hike Cadillac Mountain,
the highest point on the US easternseaboard. However, the couple failed
to check out of their hotel onMarch nineteen, ever reported missing. A
search helicopter from Cape cod was sentout to look for the pair, but
they could not find them. Thefollowing day, ground searches located the couple
about one hundred feet down an icycliff on Dor Mountain near Bar Harbor.

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Following this unfortunate incident, officials fromthe park reminded the public about the risk
of hiking in Acadia during spring.Jay l Hard Park interpreted Media specialists said
that visitors should consider the weather,planned route, equipment, and fitness level
to assess the trip and be extremelycautious of their safety. Spring fever can
be a little bit dicey in Acadia, especially on the premier trails that we

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have that are challenged to do evenin dryway in the peak of summer.
Belhardt said, it's really still verywet up there, and wet conditions on
granite are extraordinarily slick. Ice scrappersaren't going to help you with that necessarily.
It's really imperative that visitors take theirtime to think things through first before
they embark on some of these trailsnext. Bryce Basso twenty twenty three.

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On April fourteen, twenty twenty three, seventeen year old BurrH High junior Bryce
Bresso was hiking with friends in AcadiaNational Park near the Otter Cliff area when
he fell twenty five feet. Parkrangers, police and fire crews responded to
the scene and performed CPR, butsadly, Bryce did not survive the fall.
According to his friends, Bryce wasdoing something that he loved most,

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adventuring and spending time with friends.Now this is a stark reminder that even
experienced hikers can quickly face the unverreseendangers in the park. No before you
go. According to spokesperson John Kelly, falls of the leading cause of injury
in Acadia National Park. During thebusines the summer months, park rangers have
to deal with numerous simultaneous calls abouthikers who have fallen and injured themselves.

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However, according to Kelly, mostranger assistance involves relatively minor, non life
threatening injuries. Preparing for the unexpectedis crucial to guarantee the safe and pleasant
visit. Check the weather conditions inadvance, carry appropriate gear and supplies such
as enough water, and be mindfulof potential hazards. If you plan to
be in a remote area of thepark without access to cell phone service,

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officials recommend carrying a personal locator beacon. Park rangers offer hikes, walks,
boat cruises, talks, evening amphitheaterprograms, and children's programs between mid May
and mid October. They also provideopportunities to view peregrine falcons and raptors.
Refer to the National Park Service websitefor operating hours and seasonal information. The

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park offers two campgrounds on Mountain DesertIsland, one on the Scutic Peninsula,
and five lean to shelters on Ilaho. Visitors can all so find various types
of lodging options. In nearby towns. There is no winter camping or overnight
parking allowed in Acadia, although dogsare allowed in the park. Lieral law
mandates that pets must be kept ona leash no longer than six feet.

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Additionally, owners must collect and disposeof their pets waste in trash cans.
Is also essential to practice proper foodstorage and responsible trash disposal. Misters need
to dress appropriately for the season.It's best to wear light colored clothing,
long sleeved shirts, and long pantsin the spring to protect yourself. In
the summer, temperatures can range fromforty five to ninety degrees fahrenheit, so

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it's crucial to be prepared for suddenweather changes from warm and sunny to cold
and rainy. The weather on CadillacMountain and other mountain pegs in Acadia can
significantly differ from the temperature in placeslike Bar Harbor or other areas on the
island. During autumn, many touriststravel to Acadia National Park to experience the
magnificent colors of the park's forest.Typically, the best time to witness the

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fall foliage is around mid October.You can keep track of the fall colors
all over main by visiting the state'sofficial Fall Foliage website. Moreover, you
can refer to the National Park ServicesTrip Suggestions for recommendation on the best places
to view foliage within the park.In conclusion, Acadian National Park in Maine
offers all inspiring views and exceptional outdooractivities. However, visitors need to understand

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the potential hazards associated with the park'snatural beauty, from unpredictable weather to challenging
terrains. The park commands respect andpreparation. Visitors should prioritize safety by staying
informed, following park rules, andthoroughly planning their trips. By acknowledging and
mitigating risks, individuals can responsibly relishthe wonders of Acadian National Park, ensuring

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an unforgettable and secure experience for themselvesand future generations. Well, friends,
there you have it. What doyou think of these stories of Acadian National
Park? I look forward to yourcomments, but please keep it friendly and
respectful until we meet again. Takecare of yourselves and each other, and
stay safe out there. As forme, I'll see a little further on

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down the trail. I'm Steve Stockton, and I'll talk to you next time,
and please tell your pets I saidhi,