Three Russian crew members of an Antonov 2 transport plane were rescued in Kamchatka, three days after their emergency landing in harsh winter conditions. The crew managed to survive by digging a snow pit, using minimal food supplies, and igniting fuel. They activated the aircraft’s emergency beacon, which allowed rescuers to locate them after two nights in the freezing wilderness. Local authorities reported that the crew referred to their rescue as a miracle, even celebrating it as a ‘new birthday.’