Recovery Efforts Completed For Jens “Jay” Yambert

Jens “Jay” Yambert’s body was recovered this morning by helicopter from Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/recovery-efforts-completed-for-jens-jay-yambert.htm

Progress Made on Two Fires Burning in Rocky Mountain National Park Closures Lifted

Weekend efforts from fire crews and air operations have resulted in good progress on the two fires burning in Rocky Mountain National Park. It is believed that both fires started on Thursday, August 30, when a storm with lightning activity moved through the park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/progress-made-on-two-fires-burning-in-rocky-mountain-national-park-closures-lifted.htm

Forest Canyon Fire in Rocky Mountain National Park 80 Percent Contained

Today’s initial attack operations on the Forest Canyon Fire resulted in approximately 80 percent containment. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/forest-canyon-fire-in-rocky-mountain-national-park-80-percent-contained.htm

Body Found Believed To Be That Of Jens “Jay” Yambert

This morning, Friday, August 31, a body was found by Rocky Mountain National Park Search and Rescue ground team members west of Keplinger’s Couloir at 12,600 feet in elevation, in extremely steep, rugged terrain.  https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/body-found-believed-to-be-that-of-jens-jay-yambert.htm

Operations Begin On Forest Canyon And Mirror Fires In Rocky Mountain National Park

Initial attack operations started today on both the Forest Canyon Fire and the Mirror Fire. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/operations-begin-on-forest-canyon-and-mirror-fires-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm

Two Small Fires Burning in Rocky Mountain National Park

Two small fires are burning inside Rocky Mountain National Park in remote locations. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/two-small-fires-burning-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm

Search In Longs Peak Area Continues For Yambert Separate Rescue Effort Takes Place In Search Area

This morning search efforts continued for Jens “Jay” Yambert. After hearing about the search for Yambert, park staff have heard from visitors who saw Yambert on Monday morning, August 27, along the Keyhole Route. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/search-in-longs-peak-area-continues-for-yambert-separate-rescue-effort-takes-place-in-search-area.htm