A tragic landslide near Wrangell, Alaska resulted in four confirmed deaths, two people missing, and significant devastation.
The victims included members of the Heller family and their neighbor, Otto Florschutz, who was a commercial fisherman and a former congressional candidate.
The Heller family, known for their construction company and community involvement, suffered multiple losses. (Trending: Donald Trump Confronts Bud Light CEO.)
Rescue crews are still searching the debris for a third child in the family and a neighbor who are still missing. https://t.co/GswwgOTVCh
— KSBY (@KSBY) November 27, 2023
Alaska Department of Public Safety said, “A Scent Detection K-9 indicated on an area of the debris and with the assistance of an excavator, the remains were recovered.”
“Next of kin and the State Medical Examiners Office has been notified. A scent detection K9 team remains on standby and will resume searching if new information or evidence leads to a specific search area,” added the rescue team.
The Department of Public Safety said that it was working “closely with our partners at the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities on clearing the roadway of debris,” in the days following the incident.
“A scent detection K9 team remains on standby to resume searching if new information or evidence provides a specific search area that needs to be investigated,” advised the rescue team.
The AP reported Florschutz as “a Republican who previously served on Wrangell’s Port Commission, was one of 48 candidates who entered the race to fill the congressional seat vacated when longtime US Rep. Don Young died last year.”
“He received 193 votes out of nearly 162,000 cast,” reported the outlet.
“As a 42-year commercial fisherman I have worn many hats,” declared the former GOP candidate.
The search for the missing individuals continues, and the community is deeply affected by this natural disaster.
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