Missing 11-Year-Old Girl Died in Southern Alaska's Landslide in Wrangell

The recent landslide in Southern Alaska in Wrangell killed at least three people. The body of the missing 11-year-old girl was later found after continuous search and rescue operations.

Recently, NWN reported the deadly landslide in Southern Alaska near a highway in the region. Authorities deployed trained dogs and heat-sensing drones to locate the remaining missing from the landslide.

Alaska is no stranger to extreme cold, snow and weather events. People with travel plans should stay alert for flash flood risk, freezing rain and heavy snow.

Meanwhile, the NWS Fairbanks warned of a potential low-pressure near the Bristol Bay. It can become an active weather pattern that could affect the weather in the Western Interior and Alaska Range in the early week.

Homeowners can anticipate 75 wind gusts in the Alaska Range. People should also watch out for snowfall conditions this week.

Missing 11-Year-Old Girl

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Alaska road. Authorities found the missing 11-year-old girl who died from a tragic landslide in Southern Alaska in Wrangell. The report also said that clearing operations are underway.

The recent landslide happened near the Zimovia Highways in Southern Alaska. The Department of Public Safety reminded motorists and residents to be cautious due to the landslide.

The report added that about 20 to 30 people were displaced by the deadly landslide. After continuous search efforts with K9 detection, authorities finally found the body of the missing 11-year-old.

Part of the operations is the road clearing for the debris that scattered due to the landslide aftermath. The wet conditions have made it challenging for the rescuers to find the missing people.

Meanwhile, authorities are expected to continue the search for the two remaining people. They will conduct reactive searching for the missing people.

Also Read: Over 100 Million People in Easten Portions of US Will Feel Widespread Cold This Week

Keeping Safe From Extreme Weather Events

Landslides, heavy snow, flooding and dangerous travel can occur anytime due to the weather. Preparedness and staying calm are important in keeping safe from accidents or tragedies like landslides.

Motorists should keep checking the latest weather that can cause wet conditions on roads and pavements. When the weather is severe, it is best to cancel any outdoor plans and wait until the weather improves.

Homeowners should check for landslide-prone areas. Cracks can help indicate signs of landslides. When the rain becomes heavy, avoiding sliding areas is recommended.

In the event of heavy snow, the main concerns are cold-related health issues, ice-covered roads and foggy conditions. Homeowners should check each family member for signs of hypothermia, especially older adults, children and people with medical conditions.

Parents should also monitor their children in snowy conditions. Slippery streets and roads can become dangerous. Meanwhile, plumbing and heating systems can become affected by the freezing conditions.

Did You Know? People use road salt to keep out the snow and ice conditions, helping motorists to stay safe. However, overuse of road salt can make saltier lakes and affect groundwater.

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