He was transported by ambulance to the hospital in Cordova. According to the Fish and Wildlife Protection Sergeant on the scene approximately 10 buildings have been impacted by this avalanche, many pushed 20 to 30 feet off their foundations, many, including two construction company warehouses, completely destroyed. It crossed the Copper River Highway at mile 5.5 and took out the homes and buildings along the highway. It continued approximately 200 feet and stopped at the homes along Eyak Lake. These homes were spared.
Damage is estimated at one-million dollars.
City crews and construction crews with a half dozen front-end loaders and backhoes worked until dark clearing the highway. Alaska State Troopers transported members of Alaska Search and Rescue, with their dogs, to the avalanche site. They assisted in the search for Jerry LeMaster. Winds were described at around 35 mph, with white-out conditions yesterday morning. Greg Wilkinson , Alaska State Troopers, 907.269.5511 Photos Courtesy Sgt.