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Emmonak Resident Dies In Snowmachine Accident

Raymond Waska Jr. died last Friday after his snowmachine crashed into a utility pole.

An Emmonak man died last Friday night when his snowmachine careened off the road and crashed into a power pole. Raymond Waska Jr., age 49, was taken to Emmonak’s clinic. CPR was performed, but he did not survive.

Waska was not wearing a helmet, and it is believed that alcohol may have been involved in the accident. His next of kin has been notified of his death.