Alaska Dive Search Rescue and Recovery Team

10/12/2026

The Wasilla Police Department and Alaska State Troopers are announcing the following closures ahead of President Trump’s event in Wasilla on October 13, 2026.

Road Closures: Clapp Street, Beacon Street, and Aviation Avenue will be closed from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. There will be no pedestrian access to the Menard Center or along closed roads. Registered attendees should follow the parking and transportation instructions provided via email.

Traffic Delays: Motorists should anticipate potential delays of up to 30 minutes along the Glenn and Parks Highways between Anchorage and Wasilla throughout the day.

Flight Restrictions: Temporary flight restrictions will be in effect in Anchorage and the greater Wasilla area, including restrictions on drones and other aircraft.

Law Enforcement Presence: The public should expect an increased law enforcement presence throughout the Mat-Su Valley and follow all directions from law enforcement officers.

We appreciate the public's patience and cooperation as we work to ensure a safe event.

10/12/2026

Come help us Celebrate our 10 Year Anniversary Event!

You are the reason we have been able to continue our mission to bring the missing home to their family, friends and communities around the state.

Join us for food and fun on Saturday the 17th at 5848 E. Tutor Rd in Anchorage, between 10 AM and 4 PM in Anchorage. The entrance to the building is on the Tutor side of the building and the building is behind a fenced in area. If the gate is closed we can let you in.

Please let us know before Tuesday October 13th, if you are planning on attending and how many people are coming with you, so we can finalize logistics and food for Saturday.

We are planning on grilling hamburgers, hot dogs, etc. for the event. We also hope to have games, displays and a slide show of how the team has progressed over the years.

10/11/2026

Last night some of our Team Members represented us at the Mayor’s Ball. Even though it is definitely not our kind of event, I think we were able to shed some light on our mission and what we do around the state to bring the missing home to their family, friends and communities.

Thank you to our lady team members for bringing class to our table, we guys could have never pulled off PFDs and formal wear. All of the women on our team are vital members of the team, they work hard and don't mind getting their hands dirty. They are caring and bring critical skills and abilities to the team, we would not have without them. So yes, they can bring class to the table at formal events but they so much more, they are critical team members.

Below is the video that was shown at the charity event.
https://youtu.be/EzNEig0oTtY?si=Uy30of4Z-JVqRsGB

Please know we do not get involved with politics. We were assured the event though carrying the title the Mayor’s Ball, has nothing to do with who is in the position and those chosen Non Profits are drawn out of a hat at random.

We are very firm believers in: “You do the right thing because it is the right thing to do, not because of what you think it may get you in the future.”

10/11/2026

Please, let us know before Tuesday October 13th, if you are planning on attending our 10 Year Anniversary and how many people are coming with you, so we can finalize logistics and food for Saturday.

Come help us Celebrate our 10 Year Anniversary Event! You are the reason we have been able to continue our mission to bring the missing home to their family, friends and communities around the state.

Join us for food and fun on Saturday the 17th at 5848 E. Tutor Rd in Anchorage, between 10 AM and 4 PM in Anchorage. The entrance is on the Tutor side of the building and It is behind a fenced in area, but we can let you in if the gate is closed.

We are planning on grilling hamburgers, hot dogs, etc. for the event. We also hope to have games, displays and a slide show of how the team has progressed over the years.

10/11/2026

We’re getting word of an avalanche north of Eklutna lake in the vicinity of Pepper Peak. Two individuals were caught/ carried and sustained non- life threatening injuries. They were evacuated via helicopter and are both in stable condition. Unfortunately, their dog remains missing.

October in Alaska is avalanche season and has been known to catch hunters and hikers off guard as the first snows can rapidly load avalanche paths, quickly creating very dangerous conditions.

10/10/2026

The Alaska Dive Search Rescue Team is fully equipped, trained and capable of preforming the following:

1. Surface Search and Rescue Operations (Ocean, Lake, River, Ice, or a land UAS search)
2. Aerial Search and Support Using Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)
3. Mud Rescue and Recovery Operations
4. Swift Water Rescue and Recovery Operations
5. Inlet Rescue and Recovery Operations
6. Certified Underwater Criminal Investigators
7. Underwater Criminal Body and Evidence Recovery
8. Black Water Diving
9. Mixed Gas Diving (open and closed circuit)
10. Under the Ice Search and Recovery Operations
11. Heavy Lift Bag Capable (Recovery of Vehicles, Small Boats and Aircraft)
12. Very Deep Diving Operations (open or closed-circuit dives down to 300 feet)
13. High Risk Water Search and Recovery Operations (using Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV)
14. Altitude Dive Missions
15. Cave and Mine Dive Recovery Operations / Rescue Operations
16. Current Diving (depending on environmental conditions and hazards)
17. Wreck Diving (body recovery missions from vessels, cars, etc.)

Capable of Deploying from:
Boat
Shore
Helicopter
Hoist

Example of Some Equipment Used by the Team

1. Side Scan Sonar Dual Frequency Tow Fish
2. Sector Scan Sonar
3. Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) (with sonar, tracking, surface power, arm, etc.)
4. Surface to Diver Communication (hardline, through the water)
5. Diver Tracking Unit (tracking unit with underwater tablet and communication system)
6. Unmanned Arial System (UAS) (High-definition camera, IR, equipment drop capability)

Medical Capabilities: We operate under State of Alaska medical protocols.

10/09/2026

Please, let us know before Tuesday October 13th, if you are planning on attending our 10 Year Anniversary and how many people are coming with you, so we can finalize logistics and food for next Saturday.

Come help us Celebrate our 10 Year Anniversary Event! You are the reason we have been able to continue our mission to bring the missing home to their family, friends and communities around the state.

Join us for food and fun on Saturday the 17th in Anchorage, between 10 AM and 4 PM in Anchorage. The final location in Anchorage will be highlighted once we know how many can attend.

We are planning on grilling hamburgers, hot dogs, etc. for the event. We also hope to have games, displays and a slide show of how the team has progressed over the years.

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10/08/2026

10/08/2026

Some pictures from today’s search.