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'America's fireboat' celebrates 85 years after storied career battling blazes, protecting US homeland

August 24, 2023

'America's fireboat' celebrates 85 years after storied career battling blazes, protecting US homeland

Former FDNY vessel "Fire Fighter" turns 85 on Saturday. She's been dubbed "America's fireboat" and is a National Historic Landmark in Mystic, Connecticut.

Boaters leap overboard after yacht catches fire off Maine coast

August 21, 2023

Boaters leap overboard after yacht catches fire off Maine coast

Two individuals reportedly jumped from a 48-foot yacht off the coast of Seguin Island, Maine, after a fire rapidly consumed the vessel.

Coast Guard suspends search for missing Florida boater days after finding his empty vessel miles offshore

August 17, 2023

Coast Guard suspends search for missing Florida boater days after finding his empty vessel miles offshore

The search for Andre Nolasco, 57, was suspended Wednesday after U.S. Coast Guard crews combed 1,514 square miles off the coast of Port Richey, Florida.

Boat explodes at Missouri's Lake of the Ozarks, injuring 16

August 14, 2023

Boat explodes at Missouri's Lake of the Ozarks, injuring 16

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says 16 people, ages 6 to 43, have been injured after a boat exploded while at a marina at the Lake of the Ozarks.

Boating accident on Texas lake leaves 1 dead, 5 injured: officials

August 14, 2023

Boating accident on Texas lake leaves 1 dead, 5 injured: officials

One person is dead and five others were rushed to hospitals after an accident between a boat and a jet ski on Lake Travis in Texas, officials said.

Orcas attack boat off the coast of Portugal for 30 minutes, sailor sets off emergency alert

August 9, 2023

Orcas attack boat off the coast of Portugal for 30 minutes, sailor sets off emergency alert

A sailor was located off the coast of Cape Vincent, Portugal, when five orcas started following him. When two of them attacked his boat, he had to call for help.

Fishing trips for veterans: Nonprofit boosts heroes' mental health with 'calming experience'

August 9, 2023

Fishing trips for veterans: Nonprofit boosts heroes' mental health with 'calming experience'

Fishing for the Mission 22 founder Harold Skelton said his Massachusetts-based nonprofit boosts military veterans' mental health and provides career opportunities in the fishing industry.

Moroccan navy recovers bodies of 5 Senegalese migrants, rescues 189 others after boat capsizes

August 7, 2023

Moroccan navy recovers bodies of 5 Senegalese migrants, rescues 189 others after boat capsizes

The bodies of at least five migrants were recovered by the Moroccan navy after a ship capsized off the coast of Western Sahara. Around 189 others were rescued following the accident.

Long Beach pleasure boat explodes after catching on fire, leaving 2 dead, 3 injured

August 7, 2023

Long Beach pleasure boat explodes after catching on fire, leaving 2 dead, 3 injured

Two women died after a pleasure boat caught on fire and exploded at a bay near Los Angeles, California. Other passengers survived the blaze after jumping into the water.

Toddler drowns after parents cooking dinner leave her in harness on boat

August 2, 2023

Toddler drowns after parents cooking dinner leave her in harness on boat

A sailing club owner said locals in Fiji and New Zealand regularly tether people in as a safety precaution and couldn't explain how the toddler would have gotten free.