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2 People Missing After Landslide In Alaska

Heavy rains caused several mudslides in the region, including the one in the town of Haines.
Posted at 12:57 PM, Dec 04, 2020
and last updated 2020-12-04 12:57:38-05

Two people are still missing after a landslide swept through a town in southeast Alaska Wednesday.

Heavy rains caused several mudslides in the region, including the one in the town of Haines.

It was reported to be as wide as two football fields. The Alaska National Guard and U.S. Coast Guard have been sent to the area. Officials say there is still the potential for more landslides.