Overview
- Elmer Brown Sr., 46, died at a local clinic after being rescued from the ice, according to Alaska public safety officials.
- The incident occurred Nov. 1 near Lockhart Point as the men traveled on two snowmachines and a 4-wheeler.
- One man made it safely to shore, while a third man remains missing and has not been located.
- Alaska State Troopers are working with Northwest Arctic Borough Search and Rescue, the Kotzebue Fire Department, EMTs, and community volunteers.
- The Northwest Arctic Borough urged residents to avoid the ice unless coordinating with search teams due to unsafe conditions.