Officer Jon "Kip Draper- Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
- Date of death: January 25, 2004
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Salt Lake City - Utah Division of Wildlife Resources conservation officer Jon (Kip) Draper was found dead about 2:30 AM this morning in Straight Canyon near Orangeville, Utah. He was reported missing by his family about 11:00 PM Saturday evening and a search was immediately launched by UDWR and the Emery County Sheriff's office. UDWR employees located Kip about 50 yards from the canyon road, where he had collapsed and died in the snow. No indication of foul play existed; however, the State Medical Examiner will conduct an autopsy to determine the cause of death. (It was determined that Officer Draper died of a heart attack)
Rudy Musclow, Chief of UDWR's Law Enforcement, says Kip was believed to have been conducting a routine check of trapping activity in Straight Canyon. "Kip will be missed by his co-workers, friends and family. He was an outstanding conservation officer," Musclow said.
Kip began his career in natural resource management in the Northwest, and has worked for UDWR for the last three years. Kip is survived by his wife, and their five children, ranging from 3 to 14 years of age.
Rudy Musclow, Chief of UDWR's Law Enforcement, says Kip was believed to have been conducting a routine check of trapping activity in Straight Canyon. "Kip will be missed by his co-workers, friends and family. He was an outstanding conservation officer," Musclow said.
Kip began his career in natural resource management in the Northwest, and has worked for UDWR for the last three years. Kip is survived by his wife, and their five children, ranging from 3 to 14 years of age.
