Kotzebue, Alaska – On April 22nd, 2024, ice floated out from the rivers and passed through the Kotzebue Sound.

The video captures the ice clinking and breaking apart as it drifted through the water.

This moment shows the early signs of seasonal change in northwestern Alaska, as winter loosens its grip on the landscape.

The shifting ice and calm waters create a quiet scene in this remote part of the state.

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