Archive · 30 May 2025
Man Survives Being Trapped Under Boulder for Hours in Alaska
Imagine a hiker going for a walk when suddenly, a big rock falls and traps him face down!
That's what happened to Kell Morris in Alaska.
He was stuck under a huge rock for a long time.
Luckily, his wife, a retired police officer, knew how to get help.
She called for help, gave the rescue team the exact spot, and kept him safe while waiting.
A helicopter came to the rescue, lifting the rock just enough so rescuers could pull him out.
Kell was very lucky to survive and only had minor injuries.
He learned a valuable lesson about nature's surprises!
An Alaska man was trapped face down under a 300 kg boulder for almost three hours after a rockslide.
The incident happened during a hike near the Godwin Glacier, south of Anchorage.
His wife, a retired state trooper, called for help after failing to move the rock herself.
Emergency services, including a helicopter from a local tour company, responded to the remote location.
The man was rescued with minor injuries due to his wife's quick actions and teamwork from rescuers.
- Who
- Kell Morris and his wife Jo Roop.
- What
- A man was trapped under a boulder for nearly three hours and rescued.
- When
- During a hike over Memorial Day weekend.
- Where
- Near the Godwin Glacier, south of Anchorage, Alaska.
- Why
- A rockslide caused a boulder to pin Morris while hiking.
- Survivor
- Kell Morris
- Boulder Weight
- 300 kg
- Time Trapped
- Almost 3 hours
- Location
- Godwin Glacier, Alaska
- Injuries
- Minor injuries
- Key Person
- Wife Jo Roop