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Authorities investigating after 2 teen women found dead in Western Alaska village [Video]

HOOPER BAY, Alaska (KTUU) – State investigators are working to find how two teenagers died in what is believed to be a homicide this week in Hooper Bay.

Alaska State Troopers reported that Novely Rivers and Abigail Olson, both 18-year-old women from Hooper Bay, were found dead around 5:30 a.m. Wednesday in a home in the Western Alaska community located about 147 miles northwest of Bethel.

Patrol Troopers and investigators with the Alaska Bureau of Investigation flew from Bethel to Hooper Bay to analyze the scene, which authorities believe is the result of a homicide.

Trooper said no suspect has been identified but anyone with knowledge of the situation can call 907 543-2294, or submit an anonymous tip to the AKTips smartphone app or on the Department of Public Safety crime tip site.

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