Medical helicopter pilot cited for harassing elk in Colorado

Acting on a report from elk hunters, an Arizona medical pilot has been cited for harassing wildlife by flying a helicopter just above an elk herd after dropping off a patient at a hospital in Grand Junction on Sept. 23. Owen Park, 35, of Page, was assessed 10 penalty points against his hunting and fishing privileges and fined $200, which he has paid, Colorado Parks and Wildlife said in a news release.