How People Die in National Parks
There are roughly 240 deaths annually in US national parks and other lands managed by the National Park Service. From drowning to heat illness to homicide, here's what causes it.
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There are roughly 240 deaths annually in US national parks and other lands managed by the National Park Service. From drowning to heat illness to homicide, here's what causes it.
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