Seven Hunter Stranded at Fish Camp in Emmonak, Alaska for a Week

Seven hunters, including a child, from Pilot Station have been stuck at a fish camp in Emmonak, Alaska for one week, according to APM.

The group was headed upriver after fall seal hunting. They got stuck outside of the Yukon River community of Emmonak on their way home. As the hunters were making their way upriver, ice began forming across the water. Just past Emmonak, they couldn’t go any further. 

The group has received several food drops, and there have also been a series of rescue attempts that have failed for various reasons.

The group needs to be rescued by air because the river and overland trails aren’t frozen enough yet for snowmachines or other vehicles. The entire area is off the road system.  Troopers say two U.S. Army helicopters from Fort Wainwright are traveling to the area and are planning to pick up the group on Friday.