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flag Nine crew members were rescued from the grounded Arctic Sea off Alaska’s St. George Island on January 6, 2026, during severe weather.

flag Nine crew members were rescued from the grounded fishing vessel Arctic Sea off St. George Island in Alaska’s Bering Sea on January 6, 2026, after it ran aground during severe weather with near-gale winds and 10-foot waves. flag The crew activated an emergency beacon, donned survival suits, and reported losing steering and taking on water. flag A U.S. Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter conducted a challenging rescue around 11:30 a.m., hoisting all nine to safety in about 25 minutes despite strong downdrafts and turbulence. flag They were flown to St. Paul Island for medical evaluation due to limited emergency services on St. George. flag No injuries were reported. flag The Coast Guard deployed a helicopter, C-130 plane, and cutter in the operation. flag The Arctic Sea, owned by the Coastal Villages Region Fund, will be salvaged by Resolve Marine. flag Local residents reiterated the need for a closer Coast Guard presence in the remote Pribilof Islands.

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