Ohio Department of Natural Resources - Division of Wildlife, Ohio
End of Watch Thursday, April 7, 1955
Add to My HeroesLorin Blakley James
Game Warden Lorin James drowned when he fell out of a boat in Pleasant Hill Lake in Richland County.
He was assisting another Wildlife Division employee set test nets near the south shore of the lake when he fell overboard. He was wearing heavy clothing and hip-length boots at the time, which dragged him under the surface.
Game Warden James had served with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources for six years. He was survived by three sons.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour 6 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Drowned
Most Recent Reflection
View all 4 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! Please help me honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Game Warden Lorin Blakley James of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources - Division of Wildlife, Ohio and the additional 68 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
April 7, 2024
