U.S. Rep. Don Young cancelled a planned public appearance in Wrangell and Petersburg Nov. 6 after reporting chest discomfort, according to a press release issued by his office.
Young had originally planned for a public meet-and-greet following a tour of city facilities in Wrangell with borough department heads and assembly members. He completed the tour with department heads, according to Harbormaster Greg Meissner.
When media representatives and officials later showed up for the 3 pm meeting with Mr. Young, a staff representative said Young was feeling indisposed and would be unable to attend the event, and speculated it was flu. A further appointment with members of the Wrangell Cooperative Association to tour Chief Shakes House and the future Tlingit cultural center was also cancelled.
The office later issued a press release saying the 80-year-old had been treated at Wrangell Medical Center for chest discomfort, and went on to Anchorage for further tests.
The tests are standard treatment for patients who have undergone serious heart procedures. Young had coronary bypass surgery in 1997.
Young has served as Alaska’s sole representative since the 1970s.
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