Zuckerberg's Yacht Didn't Hear Mayday as Alaska Rescue Unfolded
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Meta says Mark Zuckerberg’s yacht Launchpad did not hear an emergency radio call from a fuel-depleted skiff off Alaska; a nearby ship, Wilderness Legacy, towed and refueled the skiff, and by the time Launchpad learned of the situation on a different radio channel, rescue efforts were already underway. The Coast Guard noted the vessel was not in distress and Zuckerberg wasn't aboard at the time; all parties were safe.
- Crew of Zuckerberg yacht did not hear radio call to assist boat, Meta says theguardian.com
- Cruise ship helps stranded skiff and crew in Southeast Alaska as Zuckerberg yacht stands by Alaska Beacon
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- Mark Zuckerberg’s $300M superyacht ‘refused’ to help stranded boat in Alaska New York Post
- Zuckerberg spokesperson says his yacht did not hear call for maritime assist from skiff AP News
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