3Pre-IntermediateKidsAges 9-11Culture

Brave Teen Rescued From Boat in Cold Alaska Sea!

A 15-year-old boy was found safe after holding on to a small boat in the cold Bering Sea near Alaska for almost three days! A fishing crew and the Coast Guard worked together to bring him home. His amazing story shows how staying brave can help in tough times!

1 min readLevel 3September 15, 2026

By Flalingo Editorial Team

Vocabulary

Study these words before reading the article. Click the audio button to hear pronunciation.

rescue

/ˈreskjuː/

verb

To save someone from a dangerous situation

“The team worked hard to rescue the boy.”

brave

/breɪv/

adjective

Not afraid to do something difficult or dangerous

“She was very brave during the storm.”

flipped

/flɪpt/

verb

Turned over quickly to the other side

“The pancake flipped in the air and landed back in the pan.”

spotted

/ˈspɒtɪd/

verb

Saw or noticed something or someone

“I spotted a bird in the tall tree.”

crew

/kruː/

noun

A group of people who work together on a boat or plane

“The crew on the ship worked very hard.”

rough

/rʌf/

adjective

Not smooth or calm; with big waves

“The sea was rough because of the strong wind.”

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Article

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A teenage boy had an amazing adventure at sea! He was on a small fishing boat near Alaska. The boat flipped over in the cold water. But the brave boy climbed on top! He held on for almost three days.

The boy was near St. Lawrence Island. This island is very far from big cities. The water was very cold and rough. A Coast Guard plane spotted him on Monday. He was wearing a bright yellow jacket!

A fishing boat called the Northwest Explorer helped. The crew threw him a rope and pulled him in. The boy was cold but safe and alive! His family jumped for joy when they heard. He is one very tough kid!

Comprehension Quiz

Test your understanding of the article with these multiple-choice questions.

1
Where did this story happen?
2
How long did the boy hold on to the boat?
3
What helped the Coast Guard spot the boy?
4
What was the name of the boat that saved him?

Discussion

Answer these comprehension questions about the article.

1
How old was the boy in the story?
2
What happened to the boy's boat?
3
How many days did the boy hold on?
4
What was the name of the fishing boat that helped?
5
What color was the boy's jacket?

Further Discussion

Share your opinions on these open-ended questions.

1
What would you do if you were on a boat adventure?
2
Can you think of a time you were very brave?
3
If you could visit Alaska, what would you want to see?
4
What is your favorite thing about the ocean?
5
If you could name a boat, what name would you pick?

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