Mat-Su

Hiker dies in Hatcher Pass fall

An 18-year-old from Wasilla died from a fall while hiking in Hatcher Pass on Friday.

According to an Alaska State Troopers online report posted early Saturday morning, Zachary Campbell "died of injuries sustained from a fall off an elevated position on the ridgeline."

Troopers said they were called at around 5:33 p.m. for a report of a missing hiker near Skyscraper Ridge.

A search was launched involving troopers and Mat-Su Borough Emergency Services, and Campbell's body was transferred to the State Medical Examiner's Office. Troopers said Campbell's next of kin was notified at the scene.

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