Body recovered in Alaska heliskiing avalanche
Volunteers recovered the remains of one of three skiers swept away by an avalanche near Girdwood, Alaska, on March 4; the body was transported to the state medical examiner for identification. The missing skiers — David Linder, 39; Charles Eppard, 39; and Jeremy Leif, 38 — were heliskiing when they were buried under a steep slope; searchers say two remain missing and additional recovery operations will continue when conditions permit.
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📌 Key Facts
- One body recovered after being found caught in a log jam beneath the avalanche site; remains transported to the Alaska state medical examiner for identification.
- Three friends from Minnesota — David Linder (39), Charles Eppard (39) and Jeremy Leif (38) — were swept away while heliskiing on March 4; two remain missing.
- Volunteers from the Alaska Mountain Rescue Group and Girdwood Volunteer Fire Department returned to the dangerous site this week to conduct recovery operations; officials had earlier delayed recovery because of deep snow (40–100 feet) and avalanche risk.