An Iowa father died trying to save his son, who was swept away while wading in a river in a national park in Alaska this week.
Matthew Burns, 47, and his 21-year-old son were visiting Lake Clark National Park and Preserve from Keokuk, Iowa, when the two entered the river at the base of Tanalian Falls around 2:15 p.m. Saturday, Alaska State Troopers said in a news release. .
The boy, who has not been identified, was swept downstream by strong currents, state authorities and the National Park Service said.
Burns quickly swam after her, but tragically drowned while her son was able to reach safety, authorities said.
The elder Burns was pronounced dead after first responders from the local Port Alsworth Volunteer Fire Department and Southcentral Foundation’s Lake Clark Health Center failed to save him, the federal agency said.
His body was transferred to the state medical examiner.
The drowning happened Saturday at Lake Clark National Park and Preserve, about 100 miles southwest of Anchorage.Wildnerdpix
“The National Park Service thanks all local community members and volunteer rescue workers who worked together to respond to this incident,” the federal agency said. “Lake Clark National Park extends its deepest condolences to the families and friends affected by this event.”
The drowning is being investigated, although no foul play is suspected, the park service said.
Lake Clark National Park is located in southwest Alaska – about 100 miles from Anchorage – and is filled with various mountains, waterfalls and glaciers.
The tragedy was one of several that occurred at the national park this summer.
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