Alaska troopers honored for heroic rescues in Tanana River and Mat-Su Lake

Two Alaska State Troopers are being recognized for going above and beyond to save lives.

Governor Mike Dunleavy honored Troopers Nathan Hollenbeck and Garrett Stephens at his Anchorage office for their heroic actions earlier this year.

In May, Trooper Hollenbeck kept a man afloat in the Tanana River for 30 minutes until a rescue boat could arrive. The following month, Trooper Stephens dove into Mat-Su Lake to rescue a 17-year-old boy from 42-degree water…

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