Park Ranger Kevin Melvin Grossheim, United States Department of the Interior

Park Ranger Kevin Melvin Grossheim

United States Department of the Interior - National Park Service, U.S. Government

End of Watch Sunday, October 6, 2024

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Kevin Melvin Grossheim

Park Ranger Kevin Grossheim drowned when his National Park Service boat capsized near Birch Cove Island on Namakan Lake.

After receiving a distress call, Ranger Grossheim secured a family of three safely aboard his vessel. Amid rough waters and high winds, his boat overturned. The three family members were able to reach land safely, but Ranger Grossheim went missing. His body was recovered after a three-hour search.

Ranger Grossheim had served with the United States Department of the Interior - National Park Service for 31 years and was assigned to the Voyageurs National Park for almost 20 years. He is survived by his wife and cousin.

Bio

Age 55
Tour 31 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Drowned
Location Minnesota

distress call, water rescue, weather

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