A beachcomber walking the shore of Spasski Bay on Monday came upon a gruesome discovery: Two sets of human remains and various debris from what appears to be the fishing vessel Wind Walker.
The beach is about four miles east of Hoonah.
“Alaska Wildlife Troopers from Juneau and Hoonah responded to Spasski Bay (approximately 4 miles east of Hoonah) 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 F/V Wind Walker. An AWT Vessel also assisted in the search of the area,” the Alaska State Troopers reported.
The bodies were not identified but were transported to Juneau by the Alaska National Guard helicopter. Searchers scoured an area of about five miles of shoreline, including using search and rescue dogs, but no other remains were found. The State Medical Examiner will make the final positive identification.
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.
The Wind Walker sank in rough seas and high winds on Dec. 1, and a major search of the area where it was believed to have gone down was conducted, but searchers found not a trace.
RIP, oh courageous mariners.
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