Teen Survives Bering Sea Capsizing, Two Others Found Dead
A 15-year-old boy survived after a fishing boat capsized in the Bering Sea, while two others were found dead. Details emerge from the tragic incident.
POLICY WIRE — Nome, Alaska — A 15-year-old boy was pulled from the icy waters of the Bering Sea after his fishing boat overturned, while two other individuals were recovered dead following the incident, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.
The search for three missing boaters began early Monday after they were reported missing by Alaska State Troopers on Sunday evening. Their 18-foot fishing vessel had been overdue, and adverse weather conditions delayed initial rescue efforts until the morning. The Coast Guard eventually located the teen clinging to the capsized boat, showing signs of hypothermia, about four miles off the coast of St. Lawrence Island.
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A rescue team deployed a raft and equipment from an aircraft, and coordinated with a passing vessel that took the survivor aboard. The same boat also transported the bodies of the two deceased individuals to Nome. The teen reportedly clung to the overturned skiff for several days before being rescued. Officials have not released the identities of the victims, though local media reported they were the boy’s brother and cousin.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
