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Search Called Off For Missing Alaska Helicopter

The search for the medical transport helicopter that disappeared in Alaska a week ago has been called off.  It is believed that all four people on the helicopter diedAnchorage (eCanadaNow) -  The search for the medical transport helicopter that disappeared in Alaska a week ago has been called off.  It is believed that all four people on the helicopter died.

The body of 47-year-old John Stumpff was found on Saturday near Whittier in Prince William Sound in Alaska.  Beyond that though there have been no other bodies or survivors found.  

A helicopter door was also found washed up on the shore one mile away from where the body of Stumpff was found.  Medical equipment was also found in the same area on Sunday.  

Three other people were on the helicopter including a patient, 60-year-old Gaye McDowell, pilot Lance Brabham, 42, and paramedic Cameron Carter, 25.

The helicopter disappeared on December 3rd and it seems that it will remain disappeared as authorities have called off the search.

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