Beloit Police Department, Kansas
End of Watch Sunday, June 25, 1995
Add to My HeroesDaniel David Trail
Patrolman Daniel Trail drowned while attempting to rescue a group of teenagers from the Solomon River around 7 pm.
The group of teenagers had been drinking and decided to go tubing. The river was extremely rough, and the group got stuck in rapids after going over a damn in Chautauqua Park. Officer Trail and a local firefighter attempted a rescue, but they both fell in. The firefighter survived the incident. Officer Trail's body was not found for several days.
No charges were filed against the group of drunk teenagers.
Officer Trail had served with the Beloit Police Department for two months and previously served with the Atwood Police Department and Colby Police Department. He is survived by his mother, father, sister, and two brothers.
He is buried at Atwood Fairview Cemetery in Atwood, Rawlins County, Kansas.
Bio
- Age 28
- Tour 5 years
- Badge 607
Incident Details
- Cause Drowned
Most Recent Reflection
View all 29 ReflectionsI am currently at the KLETC for basic training and had the privilege to read Daniel’s information and what I knew about the incident to my class on Peace Officers Memorial Day. It was an honor to share his courageous act of selflessness to my class and to work at the same department as him.
Patrolman Dustin Branaugh #608
Beloit Police department
June 2, 2025
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