Alaska Air National Guard rescues two avalanche victims near Eklutna Lake

Two avalanche victims were rescued near Eklutna Lake over the weekend and flown to an Anchorage hospital for treatment.

The Alaska Air National Guard responded on October 10 after a request from Alaska State Troopers.

A helicopter from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson flew about 30 miles northeast of Anchorage, carrying specialized rescue personnel known as Guardian Angels…

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