Miraculous Escape: Hiker Survives Rockslide, Trapped Under 317kg Boulder

A 61-year-old man is lucky to be alive after a rockslide pinned him under a 317kg rock during a hike in a remote area of Alaska. The incident occurred on [Date of incident]. The man, who has not been publicly identified, was hiking with his wife when the rockslide occurred. "I heard a loud cracking sound and then saw this huge rock falling," his wife recounted in a brief phone call to SBT News. She immediately contacted emergency services. The man was partially submerged in freezing water and suffered from hypothermia. Smaller rocks, however, cushioned the impact of the large boulder, preventing more serious injuries. Rescue crews arrived after three hours and had to use inflatable bags to lift the heavy rock. The man was airlifted to a nearby hospital and is expected to make a full recovery. The incident serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of the Alaskan wilderness and the importance of safety precautions while hiking.