It’s the second backcountry rescue in the Ketchikan area in less than a week.
Search & Rescue
Two hikers rescued from Ketchikan trail after losing their way in the snow
The hikers took a spur trail by mistake and got lost trying to return to the main trail.
Anchorage floatplane crash sends 6 to hospital, including 2 seriously injured
The pilot and passengers were able to exit the crashed plane on their own, and nearby good Samaritans jumped into the water to help them out.
Some Alaska fishermen likely have defective survival suits on board
A defect in a popular model of survival suit could make even brand new suits unsafe.
Coast Guard finds serious defect in popular survival suit
The problem was first discovered during a routine inspection in June. Later inspections of store stock found the same problem in brand new suits.
Plane missing since Monday found crashed at Thompson Pass
Alaska State Troopers say the plane’s sole occupant, 38-year-old pilot Andy Andersen of Sutton, died in the crash.