Zuckerberg’s $300 million superyacht ‘refused’ to help stranded boat in Alaska: What happened?

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is in the spotlight after his $300 million superyacht allegedly "ignored" a desperate call for help from a stranded boat near Farragut Bay in Alaska, according to various media outlets. The billionaire's yacht, Launchpad, which measures nearly 400 feet in length, reportedly declined to offer assistance when a 21-foot lightboat signaled for help, according to The Guardian.

The superyacht allegedly "repeatedly" refused to aid the stranded vessel, according to The Sun. The stranded boat had run out of fuel during a voyage between Petersburg and Juneau and contacted the Coast Guard around 9:30 pm (local time) last Monday. The Coast Guard then relayed the request to nearby boats, including Launchpad, but Zuckerberg's yacht allegedly did not respond.

Mark Zuckerberg's spokesperson denied any intentional snub, stating that he was not on board the yacht at the time. A small cruise ship, Wilderness Legacy, came to the rescue when the stranded vessel needed assistance. The cruise ship's captain announced that Launchpad was closer to the stranded boat but "refused" to help. A passenger aboard the cruise ship later confirmed the incident, stating that Launchpad "repeatedly refused" to respond after being notified by the Coast Guard.

The cruise ship subsequently towed the stranded boat back to Farragut Bay, according to a statement.