The pair were helped by passers-by, who used a two-way communication device, as there was no network in the area.
Two people were trapped in Portage Lake, in the US state of Alaska, after a piece of glacier broke loose on Monday.
The alert was given at 4pm (local time), according to the Girdwood emergency services.
The pair were helped by passers-by, who made use of a two-way communication device, as there was no network in the area.
An hour later, helicopters from the Alaska State Police and the Alaska Army National Guard arrived on the scene.
Meanwhile, at 6pm, the skaters managed to move to safety with the help of climbers.
The pair were assisted by the emergency services, who reported no injuries.
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