August 13 Chilkoot Lake canoe incident led to multiple medevacs

 

August 31, 2023

Lex Treinen

Canoes similar to those advertised by Alaska Mountain Guides for Chilkoot Lake excursions.

At least five guests on a canoe tour operated by Alaska Mountain Guides on Chilkoot Lake were medevaced to Juneau after the boat overturned on Aug. 13, according to Haines fire chief Brian Clay.

Clay was at the lake fishing with his family when...



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