A scientist from Kennebunk died last week in a helicopter crash in Alaska.
Shiloh Schulte, 46, was one of two people aboard a Robinson R-66 helicopter Wednesday when it crashed on Alaska’s North Slope near the Kuparuk oil field, according to The Associated Press.
The crash happened about 30 miles from Deadhorse.
Schulte worked with the nonprofit conservation organization Manomet, which identified him as one of the two victims Sunday.
Manomet said that Schulte was conducting conservation work in Alaska.
It called him a “deeply respected member” of the organization who had an “unwavering commitment” to protecting the planet and restoring shorebird populations.
“Shiloh gave his life in the service of something greater than himself, dedicating himself to preserving the natural world for future generations,” Manomet said in a statement.
