For rural Alaskans living off the road system, it can be difficult — and often expensive — to get a Thanksgiving turkey. One Alaska woman became aware of this dilemma and decided to do something about it.
Esther Sanderlin became aware of this dilemma and decided to do something about it. Sanderlin decided to raise money, hop on her plane, and airdrop Thanksgiving turkeys to her neighbors in the outlying village of Skwentna, located on the Yentna River.
Now, 20 years later, she wanted to bring the tradition back, but this time bigger and better than ever. When Skwentna residents heard about her Alaska “turkey bomb” mission, they began reaching out with donations, turkeys, and air support to help accomplish her goal.
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