Five men returned safely to the community of Akiachak early last week after a search and rescue call to Alaska State Troopers.
27-year-old Eddie James and 18-year-old Layton Wassilie, both of Akiachak, and another juvenile were reported overdue on October 17th after they had left to camp three days prior. A separate pair from Akiachak, 29-year-old Jessie Lott and 36-year-old Darren Jennings, were also reported overdue after a day trip planned on October 15th.
Troopers responded with aircraft on October 18th and identified a boat navigating river ice and heading back toward the community. All five individuals were on-board.
Local searchers were notified of their location. Troopers say all five returned to Akiachak in good health.
