On 09-17-11 AST/AWT responded to the Chalkyitsik / Black River area reference a boating accident / missing person that had been reported 3rd hand at 2222 hrs. on 09-16-11.  The initial report was that a boat carrying three hunters had swamped on the Salmon Fork near the confluence with the Black River.  Victim had last been seen by the other hunters when the boat capsized.
 
Investigation shows that on 09-16-11 at apx. 1000 hrs. the boat rode up on a log and flipped, throwing out the occupants.  victim was last seen with his face just barely breaking the surface of the river, being carried downstream.  victim was reportedly wearing several layers of heavy Carhart clothing, but no life vest.  Alcohol does not appear to have been a factor in the incident.
 
To this point, all efforts by AST and the residents of Chalkyitsik to locate victim have been unsuccessful.  Next of Kin are aware of the situation, and the residents of Chalkyitsik continue to search.
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