Zuckerberg spokesperson says his yacht did not hear call for maritime assist
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A spokesperson for Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg stated that the crew of his yacht did not hear a maritime distress call from a small skiff that ran out of fuel off the coast of Alaska. According to the representative, another nearby vessel had already provided assistance by the time Zuckerberg's crew became aware of the situation.
The incident involved a small boat stranded in Alaskan waters due to a fuel shortage, prompting a request for help over marine radio. Representatives for Zuckerberg clarified the circumstances surrounding the yacht's failure to respond, emphasizing that timely aid was ultimately rendered by another ship in the area.
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WPLG Local 10 (Miami, US)Details the spokesperson's full explanation including prior assistance by another ship
CBS News (US)Focuses broadly on Meta's statement that the yacht missed the call