Trooper's Surfboard Rescue Saves Teen on Thin Ice

0:00An Alaska State trooper turned a routine patrol into a life-saving mission on April 19, when a teenager plunged through thin ice on a Kodiak. Lake. Grabbing a surfboard from a nearby resident, trooper Anthony Will slid across the unstable surface to reach the Hybalt Therma kid and haul him to, safety. The rescue unfolded fast, with Will pulling the teen onto the board just as conditions worsened. Video from the troopers captures the raw tension of the moment on that frozen water. Folks are buzzing about the troopers' guts he move, highlighting how split-second decisions matter in remote spots like Kodiak. No major injuries reported, but it underscores the risks of spring ice. Sergeant Nathan Walsh jumped in next, tossing a tow strap to Will, who hooked it up to drag the board back to solid ground. From there, Medics rushed the boy for treatment. These troopers' teamwork shows why training and local know-how can be back to disaster every time. No news, powered by AI. This is Tampa Bay News today.