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1 Jan 2022

Nunavut man survives 5-day blizzard, loses hands to frostbite — and vows to hunt again

Author: admintech | Filed under: Finance/ Money
Ernie Eetak

Arviat hunter Ernie Eetak survived five days on Nunavut’s tundra in –30C temperatures, wind chill and a blizzard. He credits traditional clothing with saving his life and says the amputation of both his hands won’t stop him from hunting to help feed his community.