** Body of missing Michigan EMT found in Ohio;died after being hit by train
** Colorado paramedic and flight nurse in fatal Friday medevac crash ID’d
UNITED STATES NEWS
** A Michigan EMT who went missing June 28th following a shift in Taylor has been found dead from a train strike near Bowling Green, Ohio. WXYZ (July 6) said Timothy Forrest Graves, 22, was positively identified by the coroner. According to the news service, Graves was apparently hit by a train June 30th. The only clue to his disappearance had been the discovery of his abandoned car at a rest stop near to where he died. Graves was employed with Health Link Medical Transport at the time of his death. There is no word yet on whether his demise was accidental, suicide, or due to foul play.
** Officials in Colorado have finally released the names and medical conditions of 2 crew members injured in last week’s air ambulance crash near Frisco. The Associated Press (July 8) identified Silverthorne resident Dave Repsher, 45, as the onboard flight paramedic and Matt Bowe, 32, of Frisco as the flight nurse. Repsher remains in critical condition in hospital with undisclosed injuries, while Bowe is listed in fair condition. None of their injuries are believed to be life threatening. Silverthorne pilot Patrick Mahany, 64, died in the Friday crash. Funeral services for him are pending.
