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The P/V Arduser is a 35-foot aluminum vessel made by Bay Weld in Homer.

“He was a passionate protector of the fish and game that were so important to him, and all of us," said the local staff of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game in a statement. "Alex was both a colleague and friend to many; we will most remember him for his quiet kindness.”

Former Unalaska resident Alex Arduser passed away while bird hunting near Cordova on April 25, 2023. He was 44 years old and had recently retired from 20 years as an Alaska Wildlife Trooper.

Troopers say a pilot scheduled to pick up 44-year-old Alex Arduser on Egg Island found his partially submerged body Tuesday.

Cordova, Alaska (KINY) - On April 25, 2023, at 5:00 pm, Alaska Wildlife Troopers in Cordova were notified of an overdue bird hunter on Egg Island, located near Cordova.

Alaska State Troopers are investigating the death of retired Wildlife Trooper Alex Arduser, 44, who spent several years living and working in Unalaska.

Alex Arduser was supposed to meet his pilot on a sandbar at Egg Island near Cordova on Tuesday, but did not show up at the appointed time.