Northwest History. Alaska. Science. United States.

Storm Lashes Alaskan River, Sinking Boats Storm Lashes Alaskan River, Sinking Boats BETHEL, Alaska.—(U.E)—Families fled from their cabins today as a southwestern storm lashed the Kuskokwim river and waves caused river banks to cave. Several small boats were sunk and four planes were imperiled. Aviat...

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Language:English
Published: 1937
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Summary:Storm Lashes Alaskan River, Sinking Boats Storm Lashes Alaskan River, Sinking Boats BETHEL, Alaska.—(U.E)—Families fled from their cabins today as a southwestern storm lashed the Kuskokwim river and waves caused river banks to cave. Several small boats were sunk and four planes were imperiled. Aviators s risked their lives crossing river in an open boat to tie planes down. Docks along the r were badly damaged.