Kennebunk wildlife biologist killed in Alaska helicopter crash

PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • June 8, 2025

A Kennebunk resident, wildlife biologist and former selectman was killed Wednesday in a helicopter crash in remote Alaska, where he was leading conservation work, along with the helicopter’s pilot. Shiloh Schulte’s death was confirmed Sunday in a statement from his employer, Manomet Conservation Sciences. “Shiloh was a deeply respected member of the Manomet Conservation Sciences team, whose passion for shorebird conservation and unwavering commitment to protecting our planet inspired everyone fortunate enough to work alongside him,” the organization said. Schulte and the helicopter pilot, Jonathan Guibas, were flying from Alaska’s Prudhoe Bay to a remote area in the North Slope region accessible only by helicopter, where Schulte planned to outfit shorebirds with recording devices.