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Two snowmachine riders, Charlene Habros and Dustin Gologergen, were found dead in western Alaska after being reported overdue and a storm hampering search efforts. The bodies will undergo autopsies, and their next of kin have been notified. Poor weather conditions initially hindered search teams from reaching the site, but they eventually located the victims near mile 41 of the Nome Teller highway.
A snowmachiner, who was testing snowmachines for manufacturer Polaris, struck a sled dog team on the Denali Highway in Alaska, killing three dogs and seriously injuring another. No charges or citations have been issued yet, and Polaris is cooperating with law enforcement and conducting an internal investigation. This is the second incident in a month where a snowmachine has fatally struck a sled dog team on the same highway. Troopers plan to increase patrols in the area to ensure public safety.