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Resided:
AK, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Jan. 14, 1983
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 41 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
Alaska State Troopers - Fish and Wildlife Protection
AK
USA
Dept. Type:
Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:
Sergeant
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Accident - Natural
On The Job:
19 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
AK
USA
Fri. Jan. 14, 1983
Summary:
Sergeant John Stimson succumbed to hypothermia following a helicopter crash while searching for a missing pilot. The helicopter he was riding in experienced an engine failure and crashed and the contract pilot suffered a broken back.
Sergeant Stimson was unable to access any of the emergency equipment due to damage to the helicopter. He died after a night of exposure to cold temperatures after making the injured pilot as comfortable as possible. The injured pilot survived.
He had served with the agency for just over 19 years.
