Jamie Snedden was walking along the shoreline near Anchor Point when the ice broke off and drifted out to sea.
February 28, 2022
A Homer man was rescued Saturday after clinging to a chunk of ice for more than 30 minutes in the frigid waters of Cook Inlet near Anchor Point. Jamie Snedden, 45, had been walking along the shoreline on the ice when the ice broke free and drifted out to sea with the outgoing current, troopers spokesman Tim DeSpain said in an email to The Associated Press on Monday.Alaska Wildlife Trooper Jeremy Baum arrived and saw only Snedden’s head and arms visible above water as he clung to the ice chunk.The fishing vessel Misty was about 3 miles away and responded to an urgent marine broadcast seeking help.
Snedden was taken to a hospital, where he was treated for hypothermia. He was expected to fully recover, said Alaska Wildlife Troopers.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Homer man rescued from floating chunk of ice in Cook Inlet near Anchor PointA Homer man was rescued over the weekend from a chunk of ice floating out in Cook Inlet off the shore of Anchor Point. He was taken to the hospital to be treated for hypothermia.
Read more »
Black history hero Homer Smith fought racism at home and Soviet propaganda abroadAs a Polish American journalist and a media freedom advocate, I would like to end Black History Month by honoring an African American news reporter and writer. Homer Smith, Jr. (1909-1972) was a 20th-century fighter for freedom and human dignity who deserves to be admired and remembered by more…
Read more »
Why you need to watch Jamie Dornan in ‘The Tourist’Jamie Dornan plays a man with total amnesia in the Australian Outback who’s trying to find out who he is — and why someone is chasing him.
Read more »
Tom Holland, Jamie Foxx Geek Out Over Cars on 'Million Dollar Wheels'.IAmJamieFoxx and TomHolland1996 are blown away by the most luxurious cars in Discovery’s MillionDollarWheels.
Read more »
Jamie Redknapp melts hearts as son dons first football kit after Liverpool winThe proud father of three was in a celebratory mood following Liverpool's success in the Carabao Cup and was eager to include his baby son, Raphael, in the celebrations
Read more »