Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife - Warden Service, Maine
End of Watch: Wednesday, September 27, 1972
Age: 41
Tour of Duty: 16 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Aircraft accident
Date of Incident: September 27, 1972
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Game Warden Pilot Richard Varney drowned after his helicopter crashed into Maranacook Lake.
He had just taken off from the lake base when the helicopter experienced a malfunction and crashed. He was able to exit the wreckage but drowned before rescuers could make it to his location.
Game Warden Varney was a United States Air Force veteran and had served with the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife - Warden Service for 16 years. He is survived by his wife, two sons, two daughters, parents, and sister.