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AK26040792
Location: Fairbanks
Type: Death Investigation
Dispatch Text:
On 5/6/2026, at approximately 1839 hours Troopers responded to the report of an unconscious male subject in the slough near Chena Small Tracts. Troopers and University Fire and Rescue responded and recovered a male identified as Gary Hein (74 YOA of Fairbanks) and began resuscitation efforts. Hein was transported to Fairbanks Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced deceased. Next of Kin has been notified and no foul play is suspected at this time.
Posted on 5/6/2026 11:29:13 PM by DPS\kdanderson
Posting Section: D Detachment
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