Park Ranger Suzanne E. "Suzi" Roberts, United States Department of the Interior

Park Ranger Suzanne E. "Suzi" Roberts

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

End of Watch Tuesday, September 14, 2004

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Suzanne E. "Suzi" Roberts

Park Ranger Suzanne Roberts was killed when she was struck by a boulder while clearing rocks that had blocked a roadway as a result of an earlier rock slide in the Kipahulu District of Haleakala National Park in Maui, Hawaii.

She came upon the rocks on Hana Road and stopped her patrol car to evaluate the situation. As she cleared some of the debris, another rock fell from the cliff approximately 40 feet above her position, and struck her in the back and head.

Several citizens who witnessed the incident used her radio to call for assistance. She was transported to Hana Medical Center where she was pronounced dead.

Ranger Roberts had served as a park ranger in Hawaii for five months, and had previously served as a seasonal ranger in Rocky Mountain National Park for several years.

She is survived by her fiance, parents, brother, and sister.

Bio

Age 36
Tour 5 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Weather/Natural disaster
Location Hawaii

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Hey, Sooz! I've not forgotten the joy you brought to class, or getting milkshakes in Mariposa, or floating along with the current in the Merced river. It's hard to believe that was more than 20 years ago. I didn't know you long but you left such an impression. I'm so sorry to all your friends and family for the loss that I'm sure they're still feeling today.

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