Debris Cleanup in Ketchikan

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by Angela Krenzien

Story Created: Nov 25, 2011 at 1:18 PM AKDT

Story Updated: Nov 25, 2011 at 1:18 PM AKDT

A five year endeavor to clean up seven miles of shoreline on Gravina Island has come to an end.

During those five years, about 140 tons of debris were cleared. Officials say among the debris removed were 41 boats, crab pots, batteries, and wire rope

More than 80 volunteers took part in the clean up, putting in more than 2,500 hours of work.

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