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Zuckerberg's Yacht Near Stranded Boat Rescued by Cruise Ship in Alaska
Key points
- Wilderness Legacy cruise ship rescued a fuel-less skiff near Farragut Bay.
- Tracking data showed Mark Zuckerberg's yacht, Launchpad, was closer.
- Zuckerberg's family was not on board Launchpad during the incident.
- Coast Guard determined the skiff was not in distress and issued a marine assistance request.
Rescue Operation in Alaskan Waters
The cruise ship Wilderness Legacy rescued a small skiff that had run out of fuel near Farragut Bay, Alaska. A passenger on the Wilderness Legacy, Michael Love, reported that the captain announced Zuckerberg's yacht, Launchpad, was closer but did not respond to calls for assistance.
Tracking Data and Yacht Proximity
Tracking data reviewed by the Alaska Beacon and Halifax Shipping News indicated that Mark Zuckerberg's superyacht, Launchpad, was the closest vessel to the stranded skiff. The data showed Launchpad stopped near the entrance of the bay, while Wilderness Legacy passed it, then turned around to tow the skiff to safety.
Zuckerberg's Spokesperson Responds
Brian Baker, a spokesperson for Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan, stated that Zuckerberg and his family were not on board Launchpad at the time of the incident. Baker also noted that the US Coast Guard determined the boat was not in distress and that Launchpad's crew was on a different radio channel when the Coast Guard's request was made, by which time the rescue was already underway.
Coast Guard Involvement
The US Coast Guard Public Affairs Specialist Shannon Shepard confirmed that at approximately 9:56 p.m., the Coast Guard determined the skiff was not in distress and issued a marine assistance request broadcast on its behalf.
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A small skiff that ran out of fuel near Farragut Bay, Alaska, was rescued by the cruise ship Wilderness Legacy, despite tracking data indicating Mark Zuckerberg's superyacht, Launchpad, was closer. Zuckerberg's spokesperson stated he and his family were not aboard, the Coast Guard determined the boat was not in distress, and the yacht's crew was on a different radio channel.