Teen rescued from atop overturned boat in deadly capsize off Alaska coast
Summary
A 15-year-old boy was rescued after his fishing boat capsized in cold waters off Alaska’s coast. Two other crew members died, and a search and rescue mission was carried out by the U.S. Coast Guard and a nearby fishing vessel.Key Facts
- The fishing boat capsized near St. Lawrence Island in the Bering Sea.
- The boat was an 18-foot vessel that left Savoonga on Friday and was overdue by Sunday night.
- The Coast Guard started the search on Monday due to bad weather.
- A Coast Guard pilot spotted the 15-year-old survivor sitting on the overturned boat about 4 miles from the island.
- A nearby fishing vessel called Northwest Explorer helped rescue the boy.
- The boy showed signs of hypothermia, which is a dangerous drop in body temperature.
- The two other boaters died and their bodies were recovered.
- The Coast Guard and local responders worked together during the rescue effort.
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