Alaska is a country located geographically at the northwestern tip of North America. It is also the largest country in the United States and is known for its underdeveloped country, glaciers, mountains, harsh climate and biodiversity.
In western Alaska there is a small village Nunam Ikwa which is by the Bering Sea. This village was really attractive for 4 young boys who went there on a snowmobile ride. He is the youngest member of the group of only 2 years named Trey Camille, then 7-year-old Ethan Camille, 8-year-old Frank Johnson and 14-year-old Christopher Johnson. Everything seemed to be fine, but after a while they encountered a blinding storm that totally disoriented them. By the time the children did not return home after some time, their parents were already quite worried and knew something had happened. Search departments and crisis management centers were immediately mobilized and a search for the children was organized. The children were searched both by air and water. However, the bad weather reduced the visibility and the search was difficult. After some time, due to bad conditions, the search was stopped. Time passed, and the children were already absent from their home for 27 hours. Finnaly after 27 hours the children were found in a snow cave. The missing children were miraculously and fortunately found alive. With sub-zero temperatures they faced, their survival was incredible.
Their disappearance was reported in the local news and their disappearance and subsequent discovery were reported at length. As rescuers describe, the area where the children were eventually found has been passed several times but without success. This was due to bad weather and poor visibility. However, the search was successful and ended happily for the children and their families.
5 Interesting facts about Alaska
- Alaska is also the westernmost and easternmost state in the United States.
The Aleutian Islands of Alaska are located on a line that divides the eastern and western hemispheres, making it the only US state partially located in the eastern hemisphere.
- The lowest temperature recorded in Alaska was -80 degrees Fahrenheit at Camp Prospect Creek in 1971.
- Dog Mushing is an Alaskan state sport that has been a major mode of transportation in the past. The Iditarod dog sled race is the biggest sporting event in the country.
- Eskimos or Inuit live in Alaska. They are people living in northern Alaska, Greenland, Siberia and Canada. Their lives take place in extremely cold winters and in conditions of the Arctic tundra.
- Barrow, Alaska has the longest and shortest day. When the sun rises on May 10, it does not set for almost 3 months. When it sets on November 18, residents do not see the sun for almost 2 months.
