A Juneau man died after falling roughly 150 feet while hiking near Salmon Creek Dam on Saturday afternoon.
According to Alaska State Troopers, 64-year-old William Milks fell after tripping and losing footing while hiking with a group on a trail.
Emergency responders rappelled down to the location where he fell and attempted to rescue him. Troopers say he died from his injuries. Milks’ body was recovered and sent to the state’s Medical Examiner’s Office in Anchorage. His family has been notified.
The Salmon Creek Dam is located about three miles up the Salmon Creek valley. It is a popular hiking route for Juneau locals.
Juneau Mountain Rescue, Alaska State Troopers and Temsco Helicopters conducted the emergency response and recovery effort.
This story has been updated.
