WASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. — Two deaths at Devil’s Den State Park on Saturday have prompted many to ask how they are permitted to protect themselves in a similar situation.
Clinton and Cristen Brink were attacked while hiking with their two young daughters on a walking trail on July 26. The two girls are safe and with family. Arkansas State Police (ASP), which is leading the investigation into their deaths, has not released details on how the couple was killed.
Officials have described the incident as an attack, leading some to ask 5NEWS what options are available for self-defense while hiking, including whether it’s legal to carry firearms in Arkansas state parks like Devil’s Den…