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Review board shares recommendations from Rainier ranger shooting, praise for response

The National Park Service today released the recommendations made by a board of review the investigated the circumstances surrounding the slaying of Ranger Margaret Anderson on Jan. 1. The board met in mid-May to examine what happened and identify any lessons that could be learned to enhance protection of employees and the public.

Published: Sept. 20, 2012 at 11:40 a.m. PDTUpdated: Sept. 20, 2012 at 1:23 p.m. PDT
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The National Park Service today released the recommendations made by a board of review the investigated the circumstances surrounding the murder of Ranger Margaret Anderson on Jan. 1.

Among the board’s findings was that Benjamin Barnes came to Mount Rainier National Park well-armed and prepared to harm people.

Read more here: http://blog.thenewstribune.com/adventure/2012/09/20/board-of-review-releases-findings-after-review-of-margaret-anderson-shooting/

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