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Mark Zuckerberg's yacht missed boat's call for help, spokesperson says

Mark Zuckerberg's yacht missed boat's call for help, spokesperson says

Summary

Mark Zuckerberg's yacht did not respond to a call for help from a nearby boat that ran out of fuel off the coast of Alaska because it was on a different radio channel and did not hear the call. Another ship, the cruise ship Wilderness Legacy, helped the stranded boat before Zuckerberg’s yacht crew became aware of the situation.

Key Facts

  • A small boat ran out of fuel off Alaska between Petersburg and Juneau.
  • The boat called for help but Zuckerberg’s yacht did not answer the call.
  • The yacht was on a different radio channel and missed the distress call.
  • A cruise ship called Wilderness Legacy towed the stranded boat to safety.
  • Passengers on the cruise ship said Zuckerberg’s yacht was closer but did not respond.
  • Zuckerberg and his family were not on the yacht at the time.
  • The yacht is called Launchpad, 387 feet long and built in 2024 at about $300 million.
  • All parties involved were safe after the rescue.
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