{"id":2108911,"date":"2023-11-27T14:09:03","date_gmt":"2023-11-27T19:09:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/monstrous-alaska-landslide-shatters-family-parents-and-2-children-confirmed-dead-one-child-still-missing\/"},"modified":"2023-11-27T14:13:02","modified_gmt":"2023-11-27T19:13:02","slug":"monstrous-alaska-landslide-shatters-family-parents-and-2-children-confirmed-dead-one-child-still-missing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/monstrous-alaska-landslide-shatters-family-parents-and-2-children-confirmed-dead-one-child-still-missing\/","title":{"rendered":"Tragic Alaska Landslide: Parents and 2 Children Dead, 1 Child Missing"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmonstrous-alaska-landslide-shatters-family-parents-and-2-children-confirmed-dead-one-child-still-missing%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2108911&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Tragedy Strikes: Monstrous Alaska \u200cLandslide Claims Lives of Family Members<\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s a heartbreaking reminder that even amidst the\u2063 breathtaking beauty of God&#8217;s creation, there can be unimaginable danger lurking. According \u2063to \u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/weather-news\/alaska-landslide-threat-search\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fox\u200b Weather<\/a>, a \u2063devastating landslide\u2064 near Wrangell, Alaska on Nov. 20 has resulted in four confirmed deaths and two people still missing.<\/p>\n<p>The victims were identified as\u200b five members\u2064 of a family and their neighbor, as reported by \u200c <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2023\/11\/25\/news\/alaska-landslide-5-family-members-commercial-fisherman-neighbor-are-idd-as-dead-or-missing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Associated Press<\/a>. Among them was Otto Florschutz, a 65-year-old commercial fisherman who had previously made a bid for the state&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-continuous-media-covid-fear-mongering-may-backfire-and-diminish-democrat-voter-turnout\/\" title=\"The Continuous Media COVID Fear Mongering May BACKFIRE and Diminish Democrat Voter Turnout\">congressional seat<\/a> in 2022.<\/p>\n<p>The tragic loss also includes Timothy Heller, 40, and Beth Heller, 36, \u200dalong with their children. The Hellers were the \u200downers of Heller High Water, a construction \u2062company. Beth Heller had also served on the Wrangell <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/parent-strips-school-board-meeting-wanted-make-clear-argument\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">School Board<\/a> in 2019 and 2020.<\/p>\n<p>Tragically, the body of 11-year-old Kara Heller was recovered from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/zg-here-is-how-florida-government-officials-are-eliminating-the-debris-left-by-hurricane-ian\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the debris<\/a> on Saturday. The parents, along \u2064with their \u200cother daughter, 16-year-old Mara Heller,\u200d had already been confirmed\u2063 dead,\u2063 buried\u2063 under the wreckage that engulfed houses and parts of a highway.<\/p>\n<p>The Alaska Department of Public\u2064 Safety stated, &#8220;A Scent Detection K-9\u200b indicated on an area of the debris\u2062 and with the assistance of an excavator, the remains were recovered.&#8221; The search efforts will continue if new information or evidence leads to a specific area.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Rescue crews are still searching\u200d the debris for a third child in the \u200bfamily and a neighbor who are still missing. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/GswwgOTVCh\">https:\/\/t.co\/GswwgOTVCh<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 KSBY (@KSBY) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/KSBY\/status\/1729163924136694120?\">November 27, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>As the\u200c search continues, Otto Florschutz\u2063 and 12-year-old Derek \u200dHeller remain missing.<\/p>\n<p>The Alaska Department of Public Safety is working diligently with the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities to clear the debris from the roadway. They are prepared to resume the search with the assistance \u200cof a scent detection K9 team if new information\u200b becomes available.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately,\u2062 Florschutz&#8217;s wife survived the landslide. Otto Florschutz, a Republican who had previously served on Wrangell&#8217;s \u200dPort Commission, was one of the candidates\u2063 vying for the congressional seat left vacant by the \u200bpassing of longtime\u2064 US Rep. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/breaking-gop-rep-longest-serving-member-of-house-dead\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Don Young<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Our hearts \u2063go out to both the Florschutz\u200d and Heller \u2063families during this devastating time.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>Would you\u200c ever live in Alaska?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Yes<\/li>\n<li>No<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"firefly-poll-disclaimer\">Completing this \u200bpoll entitles you to \u2063The Western Journal news updates free of charge via email.\u200d You may opt out at\u2063 any time. \u2063You also agree to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/about\/privacy-policy\/\">Privacy Policy<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/about\/terms-service\/\">Terms of Use<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Besides catching fish, I have \u2063served\u200d in community elected\u200d positions, done boat repair, mechanics, welding, carpentry, business, and much more,&#8221; said Otto Florschutz, reflecting on his \u200cdiverse experiences as a 42-year commercial fisherman.<\/p>\n<p>There is a dangerous allure \u200bto the untamed wilderness, and yet, our \u2062society relies on individuals <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/former-keystone-pipeline-worker-rips-biden-live-tv-tells-really-responsible-gas-prices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">brave enough to embrace it<\/a>. Nature&#8217;s power is both awe-inspiring and treacherous.<\/p>\n<p>Our thoughts and prayers\u2064 are with the Florschutz and Heller families as they navigate this unimaginable tragedy.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>The \u2062post \u200b <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/monstrous-alaska-landslide-shatters-family-parents-2-children-confirmed-dead-one-child-still-missing\/\">Monstrous Alaska Landslide Shatters Family: Parents and 2 Children Confirmed Dead, One Child Still Missing<\/a> appeared\u200d first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The\u2064 Western Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How are the residents of Wrangell coming together to support the affected families?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Utz Sr. was found alive on the day of the landslide and was transported\u2062 to a local hospital for treatment. \u200cAccording to reports, he suffered injuries but is in stable condition.<\/p>\n<p>The landslide,\u200c triggered \u2063by heavy rain and unstable ground conditions, has left the community of Wrangell in shock and \u2063mourning. The loss of six lives, including children, has deeply affected \u2062the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/idf-assisting-with-response-to-miami-building-collapse-turns-down-free-hotel-rooms-to-sleep-in-tents\/\" title=\"IDF Assisting With Response To Miami Building Collapse, Turns Down Free Hotel Rooms To Sleep In Tents\">tight-knit community<\/a>, where everyone knows \u2064each other. The tragedy serves as\u2062 a chilling reminder of the unpredictable and devastating power of nature.<\/p>\n<p>Landslides are not uncommon in Alaska, a state known for its rugged terrain and changing \u2064weather patterns. The combination of steep slopes, heavy rainfall, and seismic activity increases the \u200drisk of landslides \u2064in the region. However, despite \u200bthe efforts to mitigate such risks, this \u200ctragic event reminds us that nature can be unforgiving.<\/p>\n<p>In response to the tragedy, the residents\u200d of Wrangell have come together to offer support and condolences to the affected families. Local organizations \u2063and community\u2064 members have\u2063 established fundraisers and support networks to \u200bassist the\u2064 survivors and help\u200b them\u200d cope \u2062with their immense loss.<\/p>\n<p>The state government and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/millions-under-storm-watches-and-warnings-as-hurricane-lee-bears-down-on-new-england-and-canada\/\" title=\"Hurricane Lee approaches New England and Canada, millions on alert.\">emergency response\u2064 teams<\/a> have also been actively involved in rescue\u200b and recovery efforts. The\u200c Alaska Department of Public Safety, \u200calongside volunteer search \u200cand rescue \u2064teams, have\u2064 been working tirelessly to locate the missing individuals and provide closure to the grieving\u200d families.<\/p>\n<p>The tragedy\u200c in Alaska\u2064 serves as a somber reminder to appreciate\u200c life&#8217;s fragility and to cherish our loved\u2063 ones. It reminds us that no matter how picturesque a \u2064place may be, it \u200ccan also be a site of unimaginable tragedy.\u200b As the community of\u2063 Wrangell mourns the loss of their fellow residents, it is important for\u2062 us all to come\u200c together and\u2064 support one \u200canother in times \u2062of adversity.<\/p>\n<p>Our thoughts and prayers go out to \u200bthe families affected by this devastating event. May they find solace and strength in each other as they navigate the challenging \u2062journey of healing and recovery.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Victims of a tragic landslide near Wrangell, Alaska on Nov. 20. Fox Weather confirms four deaths and two people still missing. 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