An Iowa man recreating at the Lake Clark National Park with his son was declared deceased in a mishap at the base of the Tanalian Waterfall on Saturday afternoon.

AST was informed of the incident at 2:14 pm on Saturday.

According to the investigation, two people, a 21-year-old and his father, 47-year-old Matthew Burns, were wading and swimming in a pool at the foot of Tanalian Faalls at the park, when the 21-year-old was pulled under by the current.

The 47-year-old attempted to assist his son and was pulled under by the current and swept down the river. The 21-year-old was able to get away from the water’s grip, but his father did not and was drowned.

Burn’s remains would later be found at the mouth of the Tanalian River near the remote community of Port Alsworth by a local SAR team.

The victim’s remains were turned over to the State Medical Examiner’s office for autopsy.

Next of kin was notified.

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