Game Warden Pilot Richard E. Varney

Game Warden Pilot Richard E. Varney | Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife - Warden Service, Maine Game Warden Pilot Richard E. Varney | Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife - Warden Service, Maine
Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife - Warden Service, Maine
Game Warden Pilot Richard E. Varney | Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife - Warden Service, Maine
Game Warden Pilot Richard E. Varney | Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife - Warden Service, Maine
Game Warden Pilot Richard E. Varney

Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife - Warden Service, Maine

End of Watch Wednesday, September 27, 1972

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Richard E. Varney

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.

Bio

  • Age 41
  • Tour 16 years
  • Badge Not available
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Aircraft accident

aircraft accident

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Warden Varney, it has been 52 years since you were taken from us. Northern New England law enforcement continues to serve and protect and make life secure for our part of the country. I honor your military and 15 years of law enforcement service to the citizens of Maine.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

September 29, 2024

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