Alaska State Troopers report that they received a missing persons report at 7:06 pm on Thursday evening. They began a search of the Goldstream area that evening, but were unsuccessful in locating the missing girl, identified as Lilliana Bishop.

The search group continued to grow, and eventually reached approximately 70 searchers that included Alaska State Troopers, Wildlife Troopers, Helo 2, Village Public Safety Officers, Alaska Railroad Police, Interior Alaska Wilderness Search and Rescue, Pet Assisted Wilderness Search, and a Blackhawk helicopter from 1st Battalion, 52nd Aviation Regiment out of Fort Wainwright.

On Friday, at approximately 8:30 pm, searchers located the remains of the missing girl.

Family reported that she had left a suicide note and in all probability committed suicide. She had recently been in Utah receiving treatment for depression and had just returned home for a visit.

The recovery of Lilliana’s remains ended all search efforts. Troopers report that no foul play is suspected in her death.

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