Teen boy rescued after days adrift in Alaskan waters
A 15-year-old boy was rescued after surviving for days on an overturned boat in the Bering Sea following a tragic fishing accident. The incident resulted in the loss of his brother and cousin, who were also on the vessel.
Why it matters
The story underscores the dangers of maritime activities in remote regions and the importance of search and rescue operations.
Image source, Reuters By Grace Eliza Goodwin Published 27 minutes ago A 15-year-old boy has been rescued after spending days sitting atop a boat that had capsized in the frigid waters of Alaska's Bering Sea.
The boy, identified by family members as Derek Parker Aghnaanga, was the lone survivor from the skiff, having lost his older brother and cousin in the incident.
The trio had departed from St Lawrence Island on Friday 4 September and were due back the following Sunday afternoon, the US Coast Guard said. But when the 18-foot fishing vessel failed to return, they launched a search effort.
A Coast Guard aircrew located the boy sitting on top of the overturned boat on Monday morning, and a nearby good Samaritan vessel pulled him to safety.
Image source, Reuters That vessel was also able to recover the bodies of his two relatives.
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