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Boating
River
Mechanical failure
Aniak, AK, USA
61.5828109°N, -159.5407139°W
Posted on August 15, 2018 by Crim
What happened?
Location: Aniak
Case Number AK15051072
Type: Search and Rescue
At about 0236 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an emergency locator beacon activation in the Aniak area. At about 1100 hours. Six individuals were contacted at the Safety Shelter. They confirmed they previously turned the beacon on after running out of engine oil for their 18 foot boat, which had been towing a second 18 foot disabled boat to Aniak from Kalskag. the Individuals were provided with oil and continued on safety to Aniak.
Words of wisdom
Always travel prepared!
Thank you note
Thank your ACR, the beacon worked like it supposed to do. It was amazing the beacon contacted the right authorities for rescue.
Rescue location
Aniak, AK, USA
Rescue team
Other
