In rural Alaska, a Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser vanished, leading to a search effort where pilot Terry Godes discovered three survivors – including two children – stranded on the partially submerged plane wing in Tustumena Lake. The victims had been on a recreational sightseeing tour to Skilak Lake before the crash, and spent 12 hours huddled on the wing before being rescued by strangers, including Mr. Godes and the Alaska Army National Guard. This incident highlights the harsh conditions and challenges of transportation in remote Alaskan communities, as well as the resilience and quick response of those involved in the search and rescue efforts.
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