Tragedy at sea leaves teen stranded on overturned boat for nearly 3 days in frigid waters

The U.S. Coast Guard pulled off a compelling rescue this week.

The rescue, which unfolded Monday, was announced Wednesday.

A 15-year-old Alaska boy was found atop an overturned fishing boat — after nearly three days in the frigid waters of the Bering Sea. 

CLIMBER STRANDED ON 6-INCH LEDGE AT 11,000 FEET AS 46 MPH WINDS GROUND RESCUE HELICOPTER

The teen was found alive — with his teeth chattering — about 4 miles east of St. Lawrence Island, a remote island in the Bering...