Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources - Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries, Alabama
End of Watch Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Add to My HeroesNathan Benjamin Mims
Conservation Officer Nathan Mims suffered a fatal heart attack while engaging in strenuous activities during an undercover investigation.
He was investigating commercial fishing violations that involved placing and pulling nets and trotlines. After loading and unloading his department boat by himself, he made several covert contacts. He collapsed the following day as he completed paperwork related to the ongoing investigation.
Officer Mims had served with the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for six years. He is survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour 6 years
- Badge 335
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
- Incident Date Monday, November 10, 2008
Most Recent Reflection
View all 31 Reflections2000 to 2009 I owned 600 acres in Perry co . Ken Daniels and Nathan answered my call about night hunters .Both were great guys .On occasions Nathan would stop by our camp just to talk .I was sad to hear about his mishap at such an early age .
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