Ranger Successfully Intervenes In Suicide Attempt

On May 13th, a ranger investigating a suspicious vehicle in the Endovalley picnic area came upon a woman in the car who was in the process of attempting suicide. She had blood stains on her hands, a razor blade, and medications in the center console. There was a strong odor of alcohol in the car, which was later attributed to her having a very high blood alcohol level of .259. The ranger found that she had two deep wrist lacerations, both of which appeared to be fresh. Other rangers responded along with an ambulance from Estes Park. The woman was placed in protective custody and her wounds treated. Several knives were subsequently found in the vehicle. While being transported to Estes Park Medical Center and after her arrival there, the woman was extremely combative, and restraints failed to keep her under control. Medics and a ranger on board the ambulance had to use physical control techniques to manage the situation. The woman was later taken to a psychiatric facility.