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Texas man dies during river rafting trip in Western Alaska

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6 months ago

July 20, 2024

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Texas man dies during river rafting trip in Western Alaska

By Anchorage Daily News

Updated: 31 minutes ago Published: 31 minutes ago

A Texas man died Friday during a remote rafting trip on a river in Western Alaska, state troopers said.

The man, 53-year-old Dallas resident Larry Erwin, was part of a group rafting on a river about 53 miles southeast of Bethel, Alaska State Troopers said in an online report. Troopers said they were notified of the fatality around 6:21 p.m. Friday.

Erwin lost control of his inflatable raft and “went over a waterfall,” sending him out of the boat and into the water, troopers said.

He “was pulled to shore and did not have any signs of life,” according to troopers.

The Alaska Rescue Coordination Center responded to the site from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage and took Erwin’s body and several members of the group to Bethel in a helicopter, troopers said.

Erwin’s next of kin have been notified, along with the State Medical Examiner Office, troopers said.

Additional details, such as which river the incident occurred on and other circumstances surrounding the trip, weren’t immediately available.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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Raised In Alaska Spotting Moose And Grizzly On Trail Cameras

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2 hours ago

January 10, 2025

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Raised In Alaska Spotting Moose And Grizzly On Trail Cameras

We’re sharing some of the Last Frontier adventures of the popular YouTube account Raised In Alaska. This week: Moose and grizzly trail camera shots.

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Fatal vehicle collision left one dead, two injured at mile 91 of Seward Highway, APD says

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10 hours ago

January 10, 2025

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Fatal vehicle collision left one dead, two injured at mile 91 of Seward Highway, APD says

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – On Thursday, a vehicle collision at mile 91 of the Seward Highway left one dead and two injured, according to an update from APD.

The collision involved two vehicles — a semi-truck and a passenger vehicle.

The Girdwood Fire Department responded at about 8:41 p.m. and pronounced the male driver of the vehicle dead at the scene.

APD says a male and female were transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

At the time of publication, the southbound and northbound lanes of the Seward Highway remain closed.

APD is currently investigating the circumstances of the collision and the victim’s identity will be released once they have completed next-of-kin procedures.

Original Story: An incident involving two vehicles at mile 91 of Seward Highway leaves two injured, according to Anchorage Police Department (APD).

APD is responding to the scene and travelers should expect closures at mile 91 for both northbound and southbound lanes of the Seward Highway for at least the next 3 to 4 hours.

Updates will be made as they become available.

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Strong winds destroy deer shelter at Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center

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19 hours ago

January 9, 2025

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Strong winds destroy deer shelter at Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – Strong winds in the Portage area on Monday destroyed a shelter building at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center that was used to house Sitka deer. The conservation center says 80 mph winds swept through Portage Valley.

The conservation center says no animals were injured, but they are quickly raising money to rebuild. Their goal is $30,000, and as of Thursday morning, they have already fundraised over $26,000.

Sales & Marketing Director Nicole Geils said, “The shelter was in their habitat. It was essential for providing them a safe Haven during harsh weather. It’s a really useful area for when we’re feeding and doing enrichment with the deer and it’s also a safe space for recovery after medical procedures when needed.”

Executive Director Sarah Howard described how she learned about the damage.

“We had a staff member that radioed, ‘The shelter’s gone!’ And a couple of us were at least able to make a little light of the situation. Like, did it go to Oz? And thankfully, it didn’t go too far, and the deer were okay,” Howard said.

The conservation center is still accepting donations through their website.

Strong winds destroy deer shelter at Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center(Courtesy Nicole Geils)