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Teen Survives 48 Hours in Freezing Bering Sea After Boat Capsizes

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In Short: A 15-year-old boy was rescued after spending nearly 48 hours clinging to an overturned boat in the Bering Sea, where his older brother and cousin tragically lost their lives.

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A 15-year-old boy has been rescued after spending nearly 48 hours clinging to an overturned boat in the freezing Bering Sea, an ordeal that claimed the lives of his older brother and cousin, according to reports from TNX Africa.

The boat overturned during bad weather, leaving Aghnaanga stranded on its hull in darkness. His 35-year-old brother, Sidney Kulowiyi, and their cousin perished in the incident, with their bodies recovered near the capsized vessel, as reported by TNX Africa.

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