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Moment teen is rescued after three days adrift in frigid waters

Euronews World · 2026-09-12

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• What happened: A 15-year-old boy was rescued after surviving nearly three days adrift on an overturned boat in the Bering Sea, following a capsizing incident that resulted in the deaths of his brother and cousin. • Why it matters: The rescue highlights the dangers of maritime activities in extreme weather conditions and the importance of search and rescue operations in remote areas. • What to watch next: Authorities may investigate the circumstances surrounding the boat capsizing and assess safety regulations for small vessels in icy waters.

Loading the video No Comment Video. Moment teen is rescued after three days adrift in frigid waters Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 12/09/2026 - 12:54 GMT+2 A 15-year-old boy was rescued after clinging to an overturned boat for nearly three days in the frigid Bering Sea off Alaska. A 15-year-old boy has been rescued after surviving nearly three days adrift on an overturned boat in Alaska’s freezing Bering Sea. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The teenager was found near St. Lawrence Island after Coast Guard crews launched a search when he and two relatives were reported missing. The boy’s brother and cousin died after the small boat capsized, according to rescuers. Video shows the teenager in a bright yellow jacket clinging to the overturned vessel as the crew of a fishing boat pulled him aboard. He was suffering from symptoms of hypothermia and was warmed with blankets and hot packs. teenager Search and rescue Sea Video Top stories Now playing Next Moment teen is rescued after three days adrift in frigid waters Now playing Next Colombia’s Cali remembers earthquake victims one month on Now playing Next Tourists swim with Greece’s famous black pigs on Atokos island Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | September 12th, 2026 – Midday Now playing Next Judo Returns to Hungary for Exciting Grand Slam Action Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | September 12th, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next Houthis seize key island in Bab el-Mandeb, take control of the strait Now playing Next Fact check: Which EU economy is performing the best? Now playing Next Houthis seize key island in Bab el-Mandeb, take control of the strait Now playing Next Five dead as Dutch tourist coach overturns in Switzerland Now playing Next EU pledges €6.1bn for Ukraine, including aid for Patriot interceptors Now playing Next EU needs to 'pin down' Ukraine's budget needs, Dombrovskis says Now playing Next From roughing it to Arctic luxury: Two sisters and three countries in two weeks Now playing Next US commemorates 25th anniversary of devastating 9/11 attacks as their legacy endures Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | September 11th, 2026 – Evening Now playing Next French ESA astronaut Thomas Pesquet: Europe must 'maximise scientific return' from ISS before closure ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Major fire tears through Marseille market near Saint-Charles station No Comment Thousands of flags honour 9/11 victims at Malibu university No Comment Chalk artists honour Flight 93 victims with portraits on 9/11 anniversary No Comment Tajikistan marks 35 years of independence with grand celebrations Economy France cuts growth forecast as economy lags behind European neighbours Europe News EU pledges €6.1bn for Ukraine, including aid for Patriot interceptors Europe Today EU needs to 'pin down' Ukraine's exact budget needs, Dombrovskis tells Euronews Focus Kyrgyzstan hosts Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit as bloc expands its global role Made in Europe From bottle stoppers to rockets: How Portugal is reinventing cork Focus 4th International Mine Action Conference tackles the global threat of landmines Europe News The Netherlands, Spain push for EU-wide minimum age on social media Europe Today Europe Today: EU's economy chief Dombrovskis on Euronews as 9/11 attacks mark 25 years ADVERTISEMENT Europe Today Military force 'not enough' to defeat terrorism, former US ambassador says The Cube Fact check: Which EU economy is performing the best? Art Hitler, horses and pigeons: Maurizio Cattelan explores power and darkness in Berlin exhibition Travel News Tourist tax in England: Which destinations could introduce a new overnight levy? Europe News Five dead as Dutch tourist coach overturns in eastern Switzerland USA Tributes paid to 9/11 victims at Republican midterm convention in Dallas Europe News Russia launches 160 drones overnight across Ukraine killing at least one and leaving many injured Europe Today Norway’s Foreign Minister warns Netanyahu’s government driving Israel into a 'very dangerous place' ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT

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