(ANCHORAGE, AK.) – A Rising Sun native went on a daring mission to rescue a dog after an avalanche in the Alaska wilderness. Dave Beckett is a 1979 Rising Sun graduate who served as a Navy fighter pilot. He flew 747’s out of Anchorage for UPS for many years and has retired in Alaska. He’s always had a love for flying and now has a couple helicopters. Dave’s skill set was put to good use last week and resulted in the rescue of a puppy in harsh terrain. Here's what happened