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Body of Hooper Bay man recovered

KYUK | By Evan Erickson
Published May 30, 2024 at 11:35 AM AKDT
Flood waters from Typhoon Merbok ripped the Joe family’s home from its foundation, turned it around, and dropped it on the side of one of Hooper Bay’s main roads. The windows are broken out, the walls and floors are warped and moldy. Even so, the Joes miss having their own space.
Emily Schwing
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KYUK
Hooper Bay, Alaska

The body of a Hooper Bay man has been recovered a day after he was reported missing, according to the Alaska State Troopers.

Search and rescue volunteers from Hooper Bay located the body of 26-year-old Tyler Kelly on May 27 near the community’s airport.

Troopers said that they do not suspect foul play. Kelly’s body has been sent to the state medical examiner’s office for autopsy.
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Evan Erickson
Evan Erickson is a reporter at KYUK who has previously worked as a copy editor, audio engineer and freelance journalist.
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