Teen Boater Found Clinging to Capsized Vessel After 3 Go Missing; 2 Bodies Recovered
The 15-year-old was found suffering from hypothermia after an 18-foot fishing vessel overturned about 4 miles east of St. Lawrence Island.
TL;DR
- A 15-year-old boater was rescued alive by the U.S. Coast Guard off the coast of Alaska.
- The teenager was found clinging to a capsized 18-foot fishing vessel and was suffering from hypothermia.
- Two other individuals from the vessel were found deceased.
- The Coast Guard launched a search after being notified of an overdue boat.
- Rescue efforts were delayed due to weather and poor visibility.
- A good Samaritan vessel assisted in the rescue and recovery.