Mark Zuckerberg's $300m yacht booed over rescue call; clarification issued
Mark Zuckerberg's superyacht Launchpad faced criticism after a reported failure to assist a stranded boat. The vessel's crew explained they were on a different radio channel and help was already en route. A cruise ship eventually towed the disabled skiff safely back to Farragut Bay. Passengers aboard the cruise ship reportedly booed the yacht after hearing the announcement.
Mark Zuckerberg's superyacht, the $390 million Launchpad, was met with boos after it reportedly failed to respond to a stranded boat in Alaska. According to a Meta spokesperson, the yacht's crew was on a different radio channel from the Coast Guard's assistance broadcast, and help was already in progress when they received the message.
The incident occurred on August 3, when a 21-foot skiff ran out of fuel between Juneau and Petersburg. The Wilderness Legacy, a cruise ship, responded to the Coast Guard's call and successfully towed the skiff to safety. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, along with his wife Priscilla Chan, were not aboard the yacht at the time.
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