On Sunday, a canoe incident at Chilkoot lake, near Haines, resulted in the watercraft’s nine occupants being rescued and brought to the local clinic. A number of them were then medevaced for further care. Haines Volunteer Fire Department Chief Brian Clay said he is not aware of any death resulting from the incident. The canoe was operated by Haines tour company Alaska Mountain Guides. Company owner Sean Gaffney was not immediately available for comments.
Canoe incident at Chilkoot lake
Chilkoot Lake (Jillian Rogers)