Landslide in Ketchikan, Alaska Claims Life

Ketchikan, Alaska, is mourning the loss of Sean Griffin, a dedicated city worker who died during a devastating landslide on Sunday. The landslide occurred around 4 p.m. local time, following heavy rainfall, and resulted in significant damage to homes, infrastructure, and power lines, prompting evacuations for dozens of residents. Griffin, a 17-year veteran of the Public Works department, was responding to a call for assistance when the landslide struck, highlighting the risks faced by emergency responders during such incidents. The community is now grappling with the aftermath of the disaster, which has prompted geologists to study the factors contributing to landslides in the region. Despite the tragedy, cruise lines have confirmed that their schedules for Ketchikan will remain unchanged for now, although some shore excursions may be affected. The area remains unstable, with emergency crews on standby for potential further landslides.