Teen boy rescued after days adrift in Alaskan waters

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What happened

The 15-year-old boy was rescued while the other two passengers from the capsized fishing vessel, his brother and cousin, died.

Key facts

  • The 15-year-old boy was rescued while the other two passengers from the capsized fishing vessel, his brother and cousin, died.
  • Reported by BBC News and published Sat, 12 Sep 2026 15:03:14 UTC.

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