Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife - Warden Service, Maine
End of Watch: Monday, August 27, 1956
Age: 36
Tour of Duty: 11 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Aircraft accident
Date of Incident: August 27, 1956
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Game Warden Pilot George Townsend was killed when the plane he was piloting crashed into Maranacook Lake shortly after taking off from its base in nearby Tallwood.
Warden Townsend and a Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife biologist were conducting a moose survey. As soon as the plane took off, it fell into the water. The airplane turned upside down, submerging the cabin underwater. Both men were killed instantly.
Warden Townsend was a United States Navy WWII veteran and served with the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife - Warden Service for 11 years. He was survived by his wife and two sons.