Alaska Department Of Public Safety,State Troopers Public Information Office

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UPDATE: The two bodies found amongst the F/V Wind Walker debris in Spasski Bay on December 9, 2024, have been identified as Jacob Daniel Hannah, age 22, and Travis Marley Kapp, age 45, both of Sitka. Next of kin have been notified.

On December 9, 2024, 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.

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.