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Alaska Man Survives Being Pinned by 700-Pound Boulder for Three Hours

An Alaska man experienced a harrowing ordeal when he was pinned face-down in a glacier creek by a 700-pound boulder for three hours during a hiking trip near Seward. Thankfully, he was unharmed and attributed his survival to the quick actions of his wife, who kept him alive until rescuers from Seward City and Bear Creek fire departments arrived. The man recounted the experience, stating he fully expected not to make it, highlighting the severity of his predicament. His miraculous rescue has drawn attention, with many describing him as ‘very lucky’ to have survived such a dangerous situation.
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