According to Alaska’s News Source, officials in Gambell said the men told locals they were fleeing the Russian military.
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In Golovin, Alaskans shovel sand out of their homes after historic storm
After the flood waters, some were left with feet of sand in their homes.
Mid-storm fire on Front Street destroys restaurant, spares the Nome Nugget Inn
Firefighters demolished the building Saturday evening to keep the fire from spreading to other buildings.
Bering Strait communities plan to fly in drinking water after massive storm
The storm destroyed sea berms, knocked homes off their foundations and left some communities with contaminated drinking water.
Western Alaska braces for coastal flooding and 90 mph gusts from potentially historic storm
Officials are urging people in Western Alaska to make last-minute preparations and check on neighbors who might need help.
Storm of the decade forecast for Bering Strait region
The storm could be just as damaging as the 2011 Bering Sea superstorm and have similar coastal flood impacts.