Iowa man asphyxiated in tent
Posted: Thursday, September 14, 2000
TOK, Alaska (AP) -- An Iowa man who had been camping near the Taylor Highway was found dead Monday, Alaska State Troopers said.
Bruce Petersen, 41, of DesMoines, had apparently been operating a propane heater inside his tent without proper ventilation and asphyxiated, troopers said.
Investigators said there was no indication of foul play.