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February 28, 2020

Hikers rescued after visit to infamous bus

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — An Italian man suffering from frostbite and four other tourists were rescued in the Alaska wilderness after visiting an abandoned bus that's become a lure for adventurers since it was featured in the “Into the Wild” book and movie.

Alaska State Troopers say the five people were rescued Saturday from a camp they set up after visiting the dilapidated bus on the Stampede Trail near the interior town of Healy.


 
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