Juneau, Alaska (KINY) –
The Following is a Press Release from the Alaska Department of Public Safety
On December 9, 2024, Alaska Wildlife Troopers from Juneau and Hoonah responded to Spasski Bay after human remains were located on the beach. A Juneau based Alaska National Guard helicopter transported Alaska Wildlife Troopers, NOAA Law Enforcement Officers, and SEADOGS K9 search team to the area.
Responders located two bodies among debris from the Fishing Vessel Wind Walker which capsized near Juneau on December 1.
Two unidentified bodies were transported to Juneau in the Alaska National Guard helicopter.
An additional search of about five miles of shoreline in the area was conducted with the dog teams, and no other human remains were located. The remains are being transported to the State Medical Examiner’s Office for autopsy and positive identification.
Next of kin have been notified.
