A 46-year-old biologist from Maine is dead after a helicopter crash in a remote area of Alaska.
Dr. Shiloh Schulte worked for Manomet Conservation Sciences, which released a statement Sunday confirming his death.
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a helicopter crash in Deadhorse, Alaska, from last Wednesday with two people onboard.
The Associated Press reported that NTSB Alaska Chief Clint Johnson said the agency was notified of a missing helicopter Wednesday afternoon and found wreckage from a crash roughly 30 miles (48 kilometers) west of Deadhorse.
Schulte was conducting conservation work at the time of his death and was a resident of Kennebunk.
The Press Herald reports Schulte served as a member of the Kennebunk Select Board between 2015 and 2024, including a stint as board chair from 2022-2024.
He is survived by a wife and two daughters
The release from Manomet said Schulte was focused on the preservation of shorebirds and help rebuild the American Oystercatcher population by 45%.
“Shiloh was a deeply respected member of the Manomet Conservation Sciences team, whose passion for shorebird conservation and unwavering commitment to protecting our planet inspired everyone fortunate enough to work alongside him,” the organization said in its statement.
