A man did not survive after he was caught in an avalanche near Cooper Landing.

Alaska State Troopers wrote search and rescue efforts began shortly after 3 p.m. on Saturday about 2 miles from the Snug Harbor Trailhead.

Troopers said Bryant Evans reported he and his friend Tyler Kloos were on snowmachines when he saw an avalanche cover Kloos.

Both men were wearing avalanche beacons.

Troopers said Evans located Kloos and was able to dig him out.

Despite CPR efforts and a LifeMed helicopter taking Kloos to a Soldotna hospital, AST said he did not survive the incident.

Troopers said Kloos' family members were notified.