Foul play not suspected in death at Mat-Su Resort

WASILLA — A Wasilla man was found dead Sunday morning by a friend at the Mat-Su Resort, Alaska State Troopers report.

The body of Donnavan S. Shanigan, 32, was found around 9:30 a.m. in a cabin at the resort. Troopers report CPR was performed on Shanigan before emergency responders arrived and declared him deceased.

Troopers spokeswoman Megan Peters said foul play is not suspected in the death and an autopsy has been scheduled.

On Monday, Mat-Su Resort owner John Emmi said he didn’t know any details about Shanigan’s death beyond what troopers have already released.

Contact Michael Rovito at michael.rovito@frontiersman.com or 352-2252.

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