Good Samaritan pilot rescues father, 2 young daughters from downed plane on Alaskan lake
Initially, their rescuer thought he had spotted the wreckage of a downed plane. But as he got closer, he realized the three ...
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Winter buildup of Arctic sea ice is lowest on record
The National Snow and Ice Data Center says Arctic ice extent hit its peak last week at 5.53 million square miles, a drop the ...
Probe continues in misuse of student license for pilot whose plane was submerged in icy Alaska lake
An investigation continues for an Alaska pilot who waited for hours in an icy lake for rescue on the wing with two young ...
Developing a clearer understanding of permafrost thaw risk in Alaska
In the Arctic, permafrost plays a crucial role in building infrastructure. However, as the region warms and permafrost thaws, ...
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Alaska Army Guard Rescues Plane Crash Victims on Glacial Lake
RICHARDSON, Alaska - Alaska Army National Guard Soldiers with G Company, 2-211th General Support Aviation Battalion, rescued ...
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Permafrost melt posing ‘significant risks’ to Arctic regions’ communities, scientists warn
The Arctic permafrost thaw is hazardous to the livelihood, safety, health, food security, and the infrastructure of communities living in Arctic regions, an international group of scientists have ...
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Reports: Man and 2 children found alive on frozen Alaska lake 12 hours after their plane was reported overdue
Good Samaritans in Alaska are being credited with helping save a pilot and two children who survived a plane crash on an icy lake Sunday night.