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‘I remember screaming:’ WTOP reporter rescues drowning woman in Rock Creek Park during snowstorm
Two strangers wanted to capture a serene, snowy scene at Rock Creek Park in photos. But the picturesque moment during Sunday’s snowstorm turned into a life-or-death situation. Here’s what happened during a rescue that involved one of WTOP’s very own.
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H-eel-o there: Rare find in one Rock Creek Park stream — the American eel
A rare aquatic discovery in a D.C. park is bringing needed attention — and hope — to the health status of the Districts’ streams and the wildlife that calls them home.
4 months ago -
Night road closures planned around Rock Creek Park during deer management
From Tuesday, Nov. 20 to Sunday, March 31, the National Park Service said that the temporary road closures are meant to protect visitors and residents while work is done to manage the area’s white-tailed deer.
5 months ago -
Shots fired at police in 8-mile chase through D.C. Sunday morning
Three suspects in a car opened fire on D.C. police officers during an eight mile chase through the District early Sunday morning.
11 months ago -
80-year-old jogger rescued from Rock Creek
An 80-year-old man was seriously injured Saturday after he fell down a ravine and into Rock Creek while jogging.
12 months ago -
Road in Rock Creek Park to close until fall
In order to improve their emergency response, U.S. Park Police will close Morrow Drive NW through Rock Creek Park starting Monday until fall.
1 year ago -
Lawmaker wants to add this word to Rock Creek Park’s name
Under legislation D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton introduced Thursday, the sprawling 2,000-acre park would get a name change.
1 year ago -
Rock Creek Park deer population control begins in Dec.; road closures overnight
D.C.’s annual deer population management efforts begin next week in Rock Creek Park, during which there will be temporary nighttime road closures, the National Park Service said.
1 year ago -
Part of Rock Creek Park trail closed for 1 week
Part of Rock Creek Park’s trail will be closed for a week as part of a reconstruction project.
2 years ago -
Man, dog rescued from icy hillside in Rock Creek Park (Video)
A man and his dog were stranded on a steep, icy slope in Rock Creek Park for more than two hours on Wednesday before they were rescued by firefighters.
2 years ago -
Beach Drive travelers urged to plan ahead for closure
National Park Service and D.C. officials urge drivers who normally travel on Beach Drive as part of their commute to plan ahead for the long-term road closure that starts on Thursday.
3 years ago -
Tree falls on car in Rock Creek Park, trapping driver
At least 30 people got out of their cars and lifted a tree off another driver’s vehicle on Beach Drive in Rock Creek Park.
3 years ago -
Venison from Rock Creek Park donated to D.C. food kitchen
The meat from Rock Creek Park’s deer hunt will help feed thousands of D.C.-area residents thanks to a donation from the National Park Service.
3 years ago -
Volunteers give Rock Creek Park early 125th birthday gift
WASHINGTON — Rock Creek Park will celebrate its 125th birthday on Sunday. As an early birthday present, the National Park Service on Saturday launched a new volunteer program to help take better care of the…
4 years ago -
U.S. 4th graders invited to visit national parks for free this year
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama wants more Americans to get out and enjoy the nation’s parks so during this school year all fourth graders across the country plus their families will be able to visit…
4 years ago
