Pitka’s Point Man Drowns in Yukon River Boating Accident

Pitka’s Point Man Drowns in Yukon River Boating Accident

A boating accident involving a drowning near Pilot Station was reported to the Alaska State Troopers at approximately 11:30 pm on Monday night. According to the trooper report, 20-year-old Derek Sipary, 24-year-old Noel Tinker, and 25-year-old Thaddeos Riley, all of Pitka’s Point, had gone out on a moose-hunting trip near Pilot Station. While on their […]

Four-Year-Old Boy only Survivor of Kobuk River Boating Accident

Four-Year-Old Boy only Survivor of Kobuk River Boating Accident

A four-year-old boy was the only survivor of unfortunate boating accident on the Kobuk River on Monday, the Alaska State troopers revealed on Thursday evening. According to the trooper report posted on the trooper dispatch, On Monday, 54-year-old Merna Sheldon, her son Albert Sheldon, 34 years of age, and her grandson, four year old Jim Sheldon, “departed […]

UPDATE: One Injured, One Dead in Hoonah Accident

UPDATE: One Injured, One Dead in Hoonah Accident

The Hoonah police department reported today that they received a call on Friday morning reporting a vehicle accident on Long Island Road. Police responded to the accident scene and found one person injured and another deceased in an overturned vehicle. The injured adult was transported Juneau for treatment of their injuries. Troopers also responded to […]