Search for Wasilla man swept into Copper River called off

The search for a Wasilla man swept into the Copper River has been called off.

Alaska State Troopers at the Glennallen post received a report just after 7 p.m. Wednesday that Barry Yocom, 68, was attempting to cross O’Brien Creek in an Argo when it was swept into the Cooper River. AST and Alaska Wildlife Troopers searched for Yocom. Aircraft and jet boats were used during the search.

“A search of the area revealed items from the Argo, but there were no signs of Yocom,” troopers said in an online dispatch.

Next of kin have been notified.

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