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Kneeling, praying, waves crashing, a 15-year-old survives waters of Alaska
Alaska's News Source • • nation
Key Points:
- Two people tragically died after their skiff flipped near St. Lawrence Island, with communities including Savoonga, Gambell, Nome, and others firing guns into the ocean at 8:03 p.m. to honor them.
- A 15-year-old boy named Parker was the sole survivor after the fishing trip went awry; he was rescued Monday after spending nights clinging to the overturned skiff.
- The boat flipped due to a fishing line tangled in the motor, which caused Sidney, Parker’s older brother, to drown after being caught in the line.
- Parker survived by praying and holding faith throughout the ordeal, according to family members, and is now recovering at home.
- The U.S. Coast Guard coordinated the rescue after being alerted by Alaska State Troopers, with the Northwest Explorer vessel picking up Parker on Monday morning.
