Teen rescued alive, 2 found dead after fishing boat capsizes off Alaska
Summary
A fishing boat capsized near Alaska’s St. Lawrence Island, leading to two deaths and one teenager rescued alive by the U.S. Coast Guard. The teenager was found holding on to the overturned boat and showed signs of hypothermia before being rescued.Key Facts
- Three people were reported missing after their 18-foot fishing boat did not return as scheduled.
- The boat capsized about 4 miles off St. Lawrence Island in the Bering Sea.
- The U.S. Coast Guard found a 15-year-old survivor clinging to the overturned boat.
- The teenager was rescued with the help of a good Samaritan boat and Coast Guard aircrew.
- Two other boaters were found dead and taken to Nome, Alaska.
- The deceased were reported to be the survivor’s brother and cousin.
- The survivor said he held onto the boat for several days before being found.
- The area is known for cold, rough waters which make rescue difficult.
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