Teen Rescued After Three Days on Capsized Boat in Bering Sea; Two Relatives Died A 15-year-old boy survived nearly three days atop an overturned skiff in Alaska's Bering Sea before a fishing vessel rescued him. His brother and cousin died, and authorities are investigating the incident. ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Bobbing for days atop a capsized skiff in Alaska's frigid Bering Sea, a 15-year-old boy held on until he was rescued by a fishing vessel this week, the U.S. Coast Guard said. The boy was found near St. Lawrence Island, a remote Alaskan island that is closer to Russia than it is to the United States. Two bodies were recovered after the teen was hoisted to safety, officials said. The captain of the fishing boat, The Northwest Explorer, said the boy had clung to the skiff for close to three days. That's one tough kid, Adam White told KTUU-TV in Anchorage.Coast Guard planes and helicopters began searching for the skiff Monday morning after family members reported the three missing the night before. Authorities did not release the names of the three. The group left St. Lawrence Island on Friday and planned to return early Sunday, the Coast Guard said. The Coast Guard said one of its air crews spotted the boy Monday morning and deployed a raft and supplies before contacting The Northwest Explorer.Video of the rescue shows the boy in a bright yellow jacket kneeling atop the overturned skiff. The boat's crew tosses the boy a line, tugging the skiff closer until they can pull him into a rescue basket. The boy was experiencing symptoms of hypothermia when he got onto the boat, the Coast Guard said. Through the teeth chattering, he had mentioned that his brother was still under the skiff, White said.And then he said that, in the previous night, before our rescue, that his cousin had slipped away. The Coast Guard said the bodies of the boy's brother and cousin were recovered after the rescue. The boy was treated for hypothermia and was reported to be in stable condition. The Northwest Explorer is a Seattle-based fishing vessel that was operating in the area, according to Coast Guard officials.The vessel's crew assisted in the rescue operation. The Bering Sea is known for its treacherous conditions, with cold water temperatures that can quickly lead to hypothermia. The area near St. Lawrence Island is remote and often experiences rough seas. The Coast Guard said it is investigating the incident.No further details were immediately available. In a statement, the Coast Guard praised the fishing vessel's crew for their assistance. The quick actions of The Northwest Explorer crew were instrumental in saving the boy's life, officials said. The boy's family has been notified, and authorities are providing support.The names of the deceased are being withheld pending notification of relatives. The rescue occurred on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, according to the Coast Guard. The boy had been on the capsized skiff since Friday, when the group departed St. Lawrence Island. The island is home to a small population and is part of the Bering Strait region.Travelers often use skiffs to move between islands and the mainland, but the waters can be dangerous. The Coast Guard reminded mariners to check weather conditions and carry proper safety equipment. The agency also encouraged the use of emergency beacons. This image taken from video provided by Carlos Alexis Escartin shows a teenager being rescued by a fishing vessel Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, in the Bering Sea near St. Lawrence Island, Alaska. (Carlos Alexis Escartin via AP)