His son died in a bore tide, Anchorage father talks about their last phone call

So We Asked

His son died in a bore tide, Anchorage father talks about their last phone call

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Published on Aug 11, 2026, 6:47:21 PM
Total time: 00:17:44

Episode Description

In this episode of So We Asked, a grieving father shares the devastating loss of his 25-year-old son who died while paddle boarding in Turnagain Arm. He opens up about their deep bond as adventure and business partners, the agonizing timeline of the emergency response, and the heavy burden of coping with sudden loss.

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