Two hunters were evacuated from a mountain about 10 nautical miles from Hoonah after one was mauled by a brown bear.
Search & Rescue
Coast Guard rescues two men from foundering sailboat
Andy Larson, 79, and Matthew Hanes, 32, hoisted from S/V Rafiki about 170 miles south of Sand Point early Wednesday.
Body of missing hiker found in Sitka
Michael Hansen was 37-years-old. The avid outdoorsman – who also enjoyed fishing, berry picking and swimming – was reported missing last Monday, after he did not return from a solo hiking trip up Mt. Verstovia in Sitka.
Aleppo Under The Most Intense Air Bombardment Since Syrian War Began, U.N. Says
The U.N. Secretary-General said he was “appalled by the chilling military escalation,” and that the bombing of densely populated urban areas may amount to war crimes.
Brown bear mauls hunter from Kentucky near Angoon
“The report to us was just multiple puncture wounds, lacerations and possible broken ribs, was just what we had for an initial report,” said Blake Fleming with Coast Guard Sector Juneau.
Missing Savoonga man found dead of apparent hypothermia
Local volunteer searchers located Kingeekuk’s ATV last Wednesday off the trail heading towards the east side of St. Lawrence Island.
Two people rescued near St. Mary’s
38-year-old Travis Siekert was hunting an estimated 35 miles northwest of St. Mary’s when he began suffering from serious medical issues. Alaska State Troopers received a report of the incident at about 10:03 A.M. Monday morning.
Firefighters, officers climb for the fallen
Juneau firefighters, law enforcement officers and their families raised $1,500 for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.
Explosion In Manhattan Injures At Least 29
Mayor Bill de Blasio says it appears the explosion was intentionally set, but that there is no evidence of terrorism. Authorities report that none of the injuries appear to be life-threatening.
JPD: Is this Christohper Orcutt?
The Juneau Police Department wants to positively identify the man in this video. Call the department at 586-0600 with tips.