On 10/22/2023 at approximately 2258 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of numerous boaters in distress in the Rabbit Slough area, south of Palmer. 

Investigation revealed two duck hunters got stuck on the stream when their canoe hit an ice dam. They called for family to respond and assist when they got their boat stuck on a separate ice dam while responding. 

No local resources were available and the Rescue Coordination Center (RCC) on JBER was requested. RCC responded and successfully transported four adults to a local hospital.

(description adapted from AST dispatch report)
Rabbit Slough
Palmer                        