Rescue Operations Save Three from Alaskan Plane Crash

Three individuals, including a pilot and two children, were rescued after surviving approximately 12 hours on the icy Tustumena Lake in Alaska following a small plane crash. The rescue operation was initiated after the pilot's father reported their overdue flight on social media, prompting a search. Local resident Terry Godes discovered the aircraft partially submerged in ice, enabling the Alaska National Guard to locate and rescue the trio, who suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Witness Dale Eicher expressed surprise at finding them alive, as search and rescue outcomes can vary. The cause of the crash is still under investigation, with the National Transportation Safety Board planning to interview the pilot and recover the wreckage. This incident highlights the challenges and risks associated with winter flying in Alaska.