A devastating landslide in Wrangell, a remote fishing community in southeast Alaska, has left three people dead and three others missing. The landslide occurred on Monday night during a rain and windstorm, tearing down a wide swath of evergreen trees and burying a highway. The slide, estimated to be 450 feet wide, was triggered by saturated soil and strong winds. Search and rescue efforts have been underway since the incident, with rescue crews using heat-sensing drones and a cadaver-sniffing dog to search for the missing individuals. So far, the body of a girl and two adults have been found. Rescuers have also been providing supplies via boats to around 54 homes that are cut off from town due to the landslide. The state transportation department has stated that clearing the highway will only begin once search and rescue operations are complete. Wrangell, a close-knit community, is rallying together in the face of the tragedy, with plans to hold a vigil instead of their usual Thanksgiving celebrations. Wrangell, one of the oldest non-Alaska Native settlements in the state, has a rich history and is known for its resilient and determined community spirit. Alaska State Troopers have warned of the ongoing threat of additional landslides and have urged people caught on the other side of the slide to evacuate by water taxi. The governor has issued a disaster declaration for Wrangell and pledged state resources for the community to recover. The landslide comes just months after a similar incident in another southeast Alaska city, Haines, claimed two lives.