Page pilot cited for harassing elk

Colorado Parks and Wildlife has cited a medical helicopter pilot from Page for harassing wildlife after a group of hunters observed him flying very low over an elk herd in a canyon near the headwaters of Granite Creek, southwest of Grand Junction.


Owen Park, 35, a pilot for Classic Lifeguard Air Medical in Page, was assessed 10 penalty points against his hunting and fishing privileges and issued a fine of $200, which he has paid.

A medical crew was also on board but only Park received a citation.

The aircraft was not carrying a patient at the time of the incident.


For the complete article see the 11-14-2012 issue.

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