"Safety First: National Park Officials Urge Caution This Fourth of July Amid Rising Accidents in Acadia"
BAR HARBOR, Maine — As the Fourth of July approaches, officials at Acadia National Park are urging visitors to exercise caution following a series of tragic incidents involving park-goers. The park has experienced three fatalities in just over a week, raising concerns among rangers and the broader community. “Each fatality in our park is a profound loss,” said Kevin Schneider, the park superintendent. “To have experienced three major incidents in such a brief timeframe is …