U.S. Coast Guard Rescues Hunters on Ice Floe

0:00Four hunters got stranded on an ice flow in the barring sea for almost two days, but the U.S. Coast Guard pulled off a dramatic helicopter rescue on Sunday. The crew flew them safely to Sheffernack, with no injuries reported, thanks to the group's smart prep, they had multiple ways to communicate that helped. Rescuers zero in. This was no easy ride. Pilots face brutal Alaska weather, like near zero visibility, blowing snow, icing, and tough mountainous terrain over hundreds, of miles. The mission commander called it a long, grueling night, but praised the team's seamless teamwork and bringing everyone home safe. Rescues like this remind us how preparation and prose can beat the wild odds out there on the edge. That's your update from Anchorage News Today, powered by AI, I'm Cory with the story.