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Coast Guard Rescues Family After Boat Fire Crisis

10/25/2025

Summary

Story summary

The Coast Guard rescued a family off Naushon Island, Cape Cod, after their 30-foot boat caught fire on a Monday night.
The family swam to the island and sheltered in a barn for nearly two days before relatives reported them missing on Tuesday evening.
On Wednesday morning, the son used a washed ashore marine radio to send a mayday call, prompting a Coast Guard helicopter to airlift the family to Cape Cod Hospital.
One family member was reported in critical condition due to smoke inhalation and burns.

History

Historical Context

Established on January 28, 1915, the U.S. Coast Guard emerged from the merger of the United States Revenue Cutter Service and the United States Lifesaving Service, enhancing maritime safety. By 2020, it had conducted over 30,000 search and rescue missions, underscoring its vital role in public safety at sea, as exemplified by a recent rescue off Naushon Island.

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Story summary

The Coast Guard rescued a family off Naushon Island, Cape Cod, after their 30-foot boat caught fire on a Monday night.
The family swam to the island and sheltered in a barn for nearly two days before relatives reported them missing on Tuesday evening.
On Wednesday morning, the son used a washed ashore marine radio to send a mayday call, prompting a Coast Guard helicopter to airlift the family to Cape Cod Hospital.
One family member was reported in critical condition due to smoke inhalation and burns.

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