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AK26074162
Location: Akutan
Type: Death Investigation
Dispatch Text:
On July 30, 2026, at 7:30 pm, the Alaska State Troopers were notified that 36-year-old Seattle resident Vincent Short had fallen from the mast of a boat in Akutan and sustained significant injuries. Shortly after, he succumbed to his injuries. Next of kin has been notified. The U.S. Coast Guard has assumed case responsibility, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Posted on 7/31/2026 10:41:03 AM by DPS\nmnogacki
Posting Section: C Detachment
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