State Troopers rescued two stranded Soldotna hikers on the Skilak River Delta Monday. Donald Joachim, 41, and Benjamin Nabinger, 34, hiked across the Harding Icefield to the delta, but recent thawing on the Skilak River prevented them from crossing, according to an online trooper dispatch. The two hikers were reportedly uninjured and had adequate food, water and shelter. A rescue helicopter recovered the hikers around 2:30 p.m. and the two were taken to the Soldotna airport.
Search Tip: Use quotes to find results containing your phrase, exactly, e.g., "Peninsula Clarion".
More in News
Kasilof residents ask for full staffing at fire station
Public testimony centered repeatedly on the possible wait times for an ambulance
Homer’s Spit road reopened to 2 lanes
Repairs and reinforcement against erosion will continue through December
‘We’re really moving along’
Officials give field house updates at Soldotna City Council meeting
Giving thanks together
Seniors gather for annual Hilcorp Areawide Senior Thanksgiving Luncheon
Anchor Point man indicted for 3 shootings at Homer family planning clinic, recovery center
The grand jury returned 12 counts total for the three shootings
Citing dangerous drivers, Kenai closes one entrance to visitor’s center
The barricade will be removed temporarily on Friday for Christmas Comes to Kenai festivities
Food bank seeks turkey donations as Thanksgiving nears
The local food bank is calling for donations of $25 to “Adopt-A-Turkey” for a local family in need
Seward budget hearing covers bed tax, wages, emergency medical services
The Seward City Council on Nov. 12 considered a series of legislative items connected to 2025 and 2026 budget
Bjorkman, Vance win reelection after tabulation of ranked choice ballots
An effort to repeal ranked choice voting and the open primary system was very narrowly defeated