Bodies of 2 Tourists Found a Day Apart at Alaska Glacier

Bodies of 2 tourists found a day apart at Alaska glacier

(NewsNation) — Two people have died after falling from a glacier in southeastern Alaska within a matter of days. The deaths of Arizona resident Thomas Casey, 69, and an unnamed Italian citizen were announced by the Alaska Department of Public Safety, State Troopers this week. On Aug. 31, state troopers were notified that Casey was overdue after hiking in Juneau. The 69-year-old was last seen on Aug. 30 and was found two days later by Juneau Moun…

Arizona Man Dies After Fall Near Mendenhall Glacier in Alaska

JUNEAU, Alaska — A 69-year-old man from Arizona died after a fall near the Mendenhall Glacier in Alaska’s capital, authorities confirmed this week. The hiker, identified as Thomas Casey, was last seen Saturday morning. Alaska State Troopers said they were alerted the following day when he failed to return. Casey had not provided details about his planned route or expected return time. Source

2 tourists fall to their deaths in separate incidents near Alaska glacier

A hiker from Arizona and an Italian man died in separate falling incidents this week near Alaska's Mendenhall Glacier, troopers said.

Missing Arizona hiker found dead near Alaskan glacier

Thomas Casey, a 69-year-old Arizona man, was found dead near the Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau two days after he was reported missing.