The treacherous ice of northern Alaska claimed another life last November when Elmer Brown, 45, plunged into frigid waters while caribou hunting.
Following two friends on his four-wheeler, the ice gave way, leading to the drowning of one companion and Brown's subsequent death from hypothermia, leaving behind five children. His brother, Jimmy Brown, lamented, "He was always helping other people and sharing his catch with the elders. It's been tough, not seeing him. I keep expecting him to walk in and tell me about his day."
