Alaska Breaking News: Wrangell Landslide Death Toll Rises to 4, Two Still Missing
WRANGELL, ALASKA (November 26, 2023) – The death toll from a landslide that struck Wrangell, Alaska on Friday has risen to four, with two people still missing. Crews recovered the body of an 11-year-old girl from the debris Saturday evening.
The landslide occurred at approximately 1:30 p.m. PST on Friday, sending a torrent of mud and debris down a hillside onto several homes. Five family members and a commercial fisherman neighbor were initially reported as missing.
In addition to the four confirmed fatalities, two people remain unaccounted for. Search and rescue operations are ongoing, but conditions are hazardous due to the unstable landslide debris and the risk of further mudslides.
The landslide has also caused significant damage to homes and infrastructure in the area. Several road...