Alaskan Teen Survives Days at Sea After Boat Capsizes; Two Relatives Die
A 15-year-old boy survived several days at sea after his 18-foot fishing boat capsized near St. Lawrence Island, Alaska, with his older brother and cousin dying in the incident. He was found clinging to the overturned hull about four miles east of the island and rescued Monday by a U.S. Coast Guard aircrew with help from the nearby vessel Northwest Explorer. The search began after the overdue vessel was reported Sunday and was hampered by weather and low visibility. The teen was moderately hypothermic but stabilized after warming and medical care, as crews praised the responders and the good Samaritan boat that aided in the rescue.