Tragic Deaths of Homeless Individuals Amidst Historic Alaska Snowstorm

Four homeless people, including two disabled individuals, died in Anchorage, Alaska, during a historic snowstorm that dumped over two feet of snow on the city. The deaths add to a rising death toll for the homeless in the area, with a record 49 deaths this year compared to 24 in 2022. The victims were living in makeshift encampments following the closure of a mass shelter during the pandemic. Anchorage has been struggling to find a solution to house the homeless, and the suggestion of providing one-way tickets to warm climates was made by the mayor after a disagreement on a new shelter.