By Neil Torquiano Channel 2 News KTUU

1:08 p.m. AKDT, October 1, 2012
ANCHORAGE, Alaska—

Alaska State Troopers said Monday that the body of a missing Alaska boater was recovered and the search for another boater has been suspended near Norton Sound.

The body of 48-year-old Debra Kimoktoak was found over the weekend and the search for 41-year-old David Slwooko was suspended after the two boaters were reported missing Sep. 25, according to Alaska State Troopers.

On Sep. 28, a Bering Air Helicopter pilot reported spotting a body on shore about 30 miles south of Unalakleet and 26 miles east of St. Michaels.

Troopers recovered her body and informed next of kin of both families. Local searchers and troopers searched the coastline and were unable to find Slwooko.

The two boaters were using a 17-foot skiff from Koyuk and were expected in Unalakleet last week.

Troopers said the search for Slwooko was suspended pending further leads.


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