Alaskan Mother Presumed Dead in Attempt to Save Dog from Frozen River

Amanda Richmond Rogers disappeared under the ice during a rescue attempt on her wedding anniversary hike, prompting a large-scale search and rescue operation.

Amanda Richmond Rogers, a 45-year-old Alaskan mother of four, is presumed dead after she disappeared under the ice of a frozen river while trying to rescue her dog during a hike with her husband on their 18th wedding anniversary.
The incident occurred on the North Fork Eagle River trail near Anchorage. The couple's dog, Groot, fell through the ice, prompting both Amanda and her husband, Brian, to attempt a rescue.
Brian, who was unable to locate Groot, witnessed Amanda enter the freezing water. She swam under the ice and out of sight.
Search and rescue efforts involving multiple agencies, including the Alaska Dive Search, Rescue and Recovery Team, the Solstice Search and Rescue K9 Team, and the Alaska Wildlife Troopers, were launched but had to be suspended due to frozen equipment.
The search for Amanda and Groot is expected to resume. The incident has deeply saddened the close-knit community, and tributes have poured in for Amanda, who is remembered as a hero.