Crew of Zuckerberg yacht did not hear radio call to assist boat, Meta says
Summary
The crew of Mark Zuckerberg’s yacht did not hear a radio call from a small boat that needed help off Alaska’s coast. Another nearby cruise ship helped the stranded boat before Zuckerberg’s crew realized there was a request for assistance.Key Facts
- A small skiff ran out of fuel off the coast of southeast Alaska last week.
- The skiff sent a call for help through the U.S. Coast Guard.
- A nearby cruise ship, Wilderness Legacy, helped tow and refuel the skiff.
- Zuckerberg’s yacht, named Launchpad, was closer but did not hear the call.
- Zuckerberg and his family were not on the yacht during the incident.
- Zuckerberg’s yacht crew later saw the Coast Guard message on another radio channel, but help was already underway.
- Some social media posts claimed Zuckerberg’s yacht refused to respond, but Meta’s spokesperson clarified the crew did not hear the call.
- All involved parties were safe after the incident.
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