15-year-old rescued after three days adrift in Alaska's Bering Sea

A 15‑year‑old boy was rescued on Thursday after spending almost three days clinging to an overturned boat in the frigid waters of the Bering Sea off Alaska. The rescue operation, coordinated by the U.S. Coast Guard and local authorities, concluded when a helicopter airlifted the teenager to safety after he was located drifting near the vessel’s hull.

Officials noted that the boy survived the extreme cold and prolonged exposure by remaining attached to the boat, which provided limited shelter from the harsh conditions. He was taken to a nearby medical facility for evaluation and treatment, and investigators are reviewing the incident to determine the circumstances that led to the vessel’s capsizing.