33-Year-Old Woman Dies in Alaska Boat Propeller Accident Near Napakiak

Adrianna Tinker, a 33-year-old woman from Kasigluk, Alaska, tragically died after being caught in a boat propeller near Napakiak. The incident occurred when the boat, operated by an adult male, struck something underwater, causing both the operator and Tinker to be ejected from the vessel. Tinker was caught in the propeller and later pronounced dead at a local clinic despite receiving medical treatment. The boat operator was unharmed, and the exact cause of the accident is still under investigation, with possibilities including submerged debris or navigational error. Authorities have sent Tinker's body to the State Medical Examiner's Office for an autopsy, and no charges have been filed yet. Local officials have urged boaters to exercise caution to prevent similar tragedies in the future.