Pilot Delivers Turkey to Rural Alaska Residents

In rural Alaska, the 'Alaska Turkey Bomb' delivers Thanksgiving cheer to residents living off the grid, as Esther Keim pilots a small plane to drop frozen turkeys. This marks Keim's third year of this heartwarming initiative, inspired by her childhood memories of turkey airdrops from a family friend. With only 20% of Alaska accessible by road, many residents rely on small planes or snowmobiles for transportation, especially during winter. This year, Keim is delivering 32 turkeys to families in remote cabins, driven by the need she observed when a family struggled to have a proper Thanksgiving meal. Most deliveries have been completed, despite challenges posed by unpredictable weather. Keim aims to expand her outreach and establish a nonprofit to further assist remote Alaskan communities in the future.