Snowmobiler dies after plunging through ice into frozen Alaska river, troopers say

A 59-year-old man died Friday, April 29, after his snowmobile plunged through the ice into the frozen Yukon River, Alaska State Troopers report.

Troopers found Nicky Myers of nearby Pilot Station dead after receiving a 7 p.m. report that a snowmobile had fallen through the ice while crossing the river, a news release said.

Myers was the mayor of Pilot Station, which has a population of 640, KTUU reported.

A passenger on the snowmobile managed to escape the frigid water and call for help, troopers said.

Police, rescuers and family members found Myers in the water, the release said. He was pronounced dead.

Troopers are continuing to investigate, but foul play isn’t suspected.

This story was originally published May 2, 2022 at 10:20 AM with the headline "Snowmobiler dies after plunging through ice into frozen Alaska river, troopers say."