Alaska State Troopers are investigating the unattended death of a longtime prospector in the Porcupine mining district.
According to trooper Andrew Neason, a charter helicopter crew reported discovering Jerry Fabrizio, 72, at a mining camp near Cahoon Creek around 9 a.m. Monday after Fabrizio didn’t show up for a pre-arranged pick-up.
The camp was in good order and there were no signs of foul play, according to trooper Neason. An autopsy has been ordered.
Fabrizio…