Today, the AWESOME is in Alaska, proving that not all heroes wear capes. What started as a quiet hike near a glacier turned into a life-or-death ordeal for 61-year-old Kell Morris—and an incredible story of survival, teamwork, and quick thinking. While on the hike, Kell and his wife were suddenly caught in what rescuers described as an “avalanche of boulders.” A 700-pound rock crashed onto his back, pinning him face down in the icy creek water. But it wasn’t the rock alone that threatened his life—it was the freezing glacial runoff he landed in. His wife, Jo Roop, sprang into action, holding her husband’s head above water to prevent him from drowning. Unable to free him herself, she hiked 300 yards to find cell service and call 911. Her quick actions and ability to send GPS coordinates led to a rescue mission involving multiple agencies and a stroke of luck—a nearby helicopter operated by a sled dog tour company overheard the dispatch and rushed to assist. Quick thinking and a team effort to save a life, THAT’S AWESOME.
