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$1 million 80-foot luxury yacht sinks off Florida coast, 2 rescued

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. ( WNCN ) — Two people were rescued just before a $1 million luxury 80-foot sport yacht sank off the coast of Florida Saturday, the U.S. Coast Guard said.

The incident was reported just after 11:35 a.m. about 3 miles off St. Augustine Beach, a news release from the Coast Guard said.

The operator of the Atlantis, an 80-foot sport yacht, said the vessel hit an object in the water and was sinking.

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The Coast Guard sent out a boat crew to assist and coordinated with St. John’s County Fire and Rescue, which soon arrived and plucked both people from the yacht.

The Atlantis yacht appears to be a 1999 or early 2000s model of the Sunseeker Predator 80.

A larger Sunseeker Predator was featured in the 2006 James Bond film “Casino Royale.”

A 2001 Predator that is 5 feet shorter than Atlantis, which sank Saturday, is listed for sale for $975,000.

Sunseeker Predator 80 yacht, built in the United Kingdom, can accommodate up to six guests in four staterooms, with two crew members aboard.

Atlantis has two Caterpillar diesel engines and can reach a top speed of 44 kn, or 50 mph, according to data from Boat International.

A data sheet about Atlantis says the vessel is in the top 5% by speed in the world.

After Saturday’s rescue, a hazard to navigation was broadcast to alert mariners about the yacht, which could cause damage to other vessels, according to the Coast Guard.

The owner of the Atlantis will arrange for a salvage of the vessel, the Coast Guard said.

The cause of the incident is under investigation.

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Marine rescue operation off Hillarys after ‘mayday’ call

Emergency services have launched a frantic search and rescue operation off Hillarys after a mayday transmission.

The single transmission just after middday alerted authorities that a boat was sinking off Hillarys, prompting an immediate response from Fremantle Water Police and Whitfords Marine Rescue.

“Mayday, mayday — going down off Hillarys — mayday, mayday,” a male’s voice called over the radio.

Police air-wing and the RAC Rescue helicopter are scouring the ocean.

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“No further information was able to be obtained by the person issuing the mayday,” a WA Police spokeswoman said.

Anyone with any information that may assist police with their search or who can identify the “mayday” caller are urged to call Police immediately on 131 444.

It comes as a man and two nine-year-old boys were rescued from a sunken vessel off Mandurah yesterday.

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Hillarys emergency: Four people rescued from ocean after boat capsized

Four people have been rescued from the ocean off Hillarys after their boat capsized on Sunday afternoon.

Disaster struck about 1.05pm, with the skipper of the boat activating an EPIRB device to alert authorities they were in trouble.

Water police in Fremantle received the distress call and immediately sent emergency services, including police air wing and marine rescue, to the sinking vessel.

Police say their plane was the first to arrive where they found the boat submerged with three people holding onto the hull of the vessel, and one nearby on a surf board.

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Marine Rescue volunteers were directed to the boat where they safely rescued all four people.

The circumstances surrounding the incident are not yet known, with police expected to give an update later in the day.

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An elderly couple has been pulled off a yacht after it started to sink off the Hillarys coast in Western Australia.

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Fishing boat sinks near Hillarys

A fishing boat, with eight people on board, has sunk after hitting a reef off Hillarys boat harbour.

The skipper of the 9.5 metre boat broadcast a distress call about 7:30 pm last night saying his vessel was taking on water about one kilometre offshore.

The eight people were picked up and taken to shore by Whitfords Sea Rescue and Water Police.

Attempts will be made today to salvage the fishing boat.

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PHOTOS: 2 rescued from sinking $1 million yacht off Florida coast

Luxury 80-foot yacht hit something before sinking.

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ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH, Fla. – Two people were rescued from their sinking yacht by the U.S. Coast Guard off the Florida coast.

The incident happened Saturday in the Atlantic Ocean off St. Augustine Beach.

The operator of the 80-foot, nearly $1 million yacht, said they hit something in the water and the boat started going down.

The Coast Guard was able to get both people on the yacht to safety.

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Two people saved off Florida coast from sinking luxury yacht

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The Atlantis, an 80-foot motor yacht, takes on water after reportedly striking an object in the water 3 miles off St. Augustine Beach on May 25. U.S. Coast Guard courtesy photo

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Holiday weekends are typically busy for the U.S. Coast Guard — and this Memorial Day was no exception as two people were rescued Saturday from their sinking vessel off the Florida coast.

The Jacksonville sector of the U.S. Coast Guard received a distress call from the operator of “the Atlantis,” an 80-foot motor yacht, at 11:37 a.m. on May 25, who said their vessel struck an object and was taking on water, 3 miles off St. Augustine Beach.

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Yachts between 70 and 90 feet are considered “large” by those in the industry , and depending on the range of amenities they offer, their value can range anywhere from $6 million to $15 million or more.

According to authorities, the owner of the vessel will arrange salvage and the cause of the incident is under investigation.

“We extend our heartfelt gratitude to St. John’s County Fire and Rescue for their invaluable assistance during this case,” Senior Chief Petty Officer Ricardo Santacana said in a news release. “With the weather improving and mariners heading out onto the water, it’s imperative for everyone to verify the presence of all necessary safety equipment aboard their vessel. This ensures that responders, as demonstrated in this case, can swiftly locate you and render assistance when an emergency arises.”

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Authorities say 2 rescued, 1 dead, 1 missing after boat capsizes on Lake Erie

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CLEVELAND (AP) — Authorities have suspended the search for a missing boater in Lake Erie after rescuing two others and pulling another person from the water who later died.

The U.S. Coast Guard Great Lakes station said a distress call was received just after 10:30 a.m. Saturday, which authorities said directed them to an area off a Painesville communications tower. A helicopter was launched from the Coast Guard air station in Detroit and a boat crew from the Cleveland harbor headed out to search, but an hour later the helicopter was diverted to a separate rescue in the lake off Ashtabula.

Shortly before 2 p.m. Saturday, a local fire rescue boat crew reported finding coolers and other debris floating in the water off the Perry nuclear power plant. Divers with the Lake County dive team also found a capsized and partially submerged 23-foot vessel.

The Detroit crew, after refueling, rejoined the search and rescued one person in the water while the fire department boat crew rescued another person. The two, a man and a woman, were wearing life jackets. The Cleveland harbor crew rescued another man, who was unresponsive and was later pronounced dead at a local hospital.

After the three rescues, officials learned that a third man had been in the water. Officials said it wasn’t immediately clear whether that person had been wearing a life jacket. Another helicopter and a boat crew kept searching but the effort was suspended Saturday night after 10 hours, officials said.

The Detroit helicopter crew diverted earlier had rescued five people in the water who were clinging to a cooler in Lake Erie waters about 10 miles (16 kilometers) off Ashtabula after their 22-foot boat had been swamped by a wave, officials said. The five were taken to the northeast Ohio regional airport, and officials said none had any medical concerns.

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2 rescued as 80-foot yacht sinks off Florida coast

80-foot motor yacht, atlantis, believed to have struck submerged dredge pipe piling.

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Two boaters were rescued from a sinking 80-foot yacht over the weekend after the vessel struck a submerged dredge pipe off the coast of Florida , authorities said.

The operator of the motor yacht Atlantis sent a distress call around 11:30 a.m. Saturday stating the vessel struck an object and began taking on water about three miles off St. Augustine Beach, the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) said.

Marine units with St. Johns County Fire Rescue rescued two people aboard the sinking yacht. One of the individuals suffered minor injuries and was taken to a local hospital in stable condition, the USCG said.

Photos show the stern of the yacht sinking beneath the water and tipping the bow straight toward the sky.

CHARTER BOAT LIKELY CAPSIZED IN LEADUP TO WRECK THAT KILLED 5 OFF ALASKA COAST: COAST GUARD

The Atlantis, an 80-foot motor yacht, sank about three miles off the coast of St. Augustine Beach. (St. Johns County Fire Rescue )

The vessel is believed to have struck a dredge pipe piling that was partially submerged, according to St. Johns County Fire Rescue.

Officials said the vessel is believed to have struck a dredge pipe piling that was partially submerged. (St. Johns County Fire Rescue )

The Coast Guard thanked St. Johns County Fire Rescue, local police and nearby good Samaritans for helping to coordinate the rescue of the stranded mariners from the sinking yacht.

The two individuals aboard the yacht were recued. (St. Johns County Fire Rescue)

The yacht operator issued a distress call around 11:30 a.m. on Saturday. (St. Johns County Fire Rescue)

Officials also noted that the luxury yacht activated its properly registered emergency position indicating radio beacon (EPIRB) to allow rescuers to pinpoint the vessel's location.

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The Atlantis, an 80-foot motor yacht, takes on water after it struck an object in the water. (U.S. Coast Guard)

A hazard to navigation broadcast was issued to alert mariners of the partially submerged vessel. (U.S. Coast Guard)

"With the weather improving and mariners heading out onto the water, it's imperative for everyone to verify the presence of all necessary safety equipment aboard their vessel," said Senior Chief Petty Officer Ricardo Santacana, the command duty officer of Sector Jacksonville. "This ensures that responders, as demonstrated in this case, can swiftly locate you and render assistance when an emergency arises." 

The vessel struck something submerged in the water and began taking on water. (St. Johns County Fire Rescue)

The vessel's owner is expected to arrange for the salvage of the yacht. (St. Johns County Fire Rescue)

The owner of the Atlantis is expected to arrange salvage, according to USCG officials.

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Luxury 80ft sports yacht sinks off Florida coast triggering coast guard rescue

The US Coast Guard rescued two people this weekend after their luxury sports yacht sank off the Florida coast.

The operator of the Atlantis, an 80-foot yacht. alerted the US Coast Guard on Saturday morning that the boat had struck an object and was taking on water.

The yacht was three miles off the coast of the picturesque city of St Augustine, Florida when the call came in.

Pictures showed the stern of the vessel sinking beneath the waves before it finally tipped into a vertical position and sank further.

St John’s County Fire Department rescued both people on board, according to the US Coast Guard.

An alert was subsequently issued for nearby mariners about the partially submerged yacht, which was still in the water as of late Saturday.

“We extend our heartfelt gratitude to St. John’s County Fire and Rescue for their invaluable assistance during this case,” Senior Chief Petty Officer Ricardo Santacana, from the US Coast Guard, said in a statement.

“With the weather improving and mariners heading out onto the water, it’s imperative for everyone to verify the presence of all necessary safety equipment aboard their vessel.”

“This ensures that responders, as demonstrated in this case, can swiftly locate you and render assistance when an emergency arises,” he continued.

Sports yachts of a similar size to Atlantis are typically worth upwards of $1m, according to International Yacht Sales .

The Independent has contacted the US Coast Guard for comment.

Earlier this year, a pod of orcas managed to sink a sailing yacht near the Strait of Gibraltar. However, that vessel was much smaller, measuring roughly 50ft.

The March incident was the latest in a string of orca-related yacht sinkings in the region. Marine experts at the time said they believe a subpopulation of about 15 orcas known as “Gladis” is carrying out these attacks.

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Luxury $1million yacht sinks off Florida beach after driver 'hit something in the water'

• The $1 million 80-footer sunk after hitting an unknown object out in the water
• The Coast Guard and local authorities rescued both people on board the vessel
• One of the passengers sustained minor injuries and was taken to the hospital

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Published: 13:59 EDT, 27 May 2024 | Updated: 15:51 EDT, 27 May 2024

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Two people were rescued on Saturday from an 80-foot yacht that sank three miles off the coast of St. Augustine Beach in Jacksonville, Florida .

The person driving the $1 million boat told the Coast Guard over the radio that their vessel 'struck an object in the water and was taking on water,' according to a press release . 

The radio mayday was made at 11:37 a.m. The Coast Guard coordinated with county authorities and 'nearby good Samaritans' to assist in the rescue.

A marine unit from St. John's County Fire and Rescue reached the sinking boat first and got both people out safely. One of the boat's passengers sustained minor injuries and was transported to a hospital, Boat International reported.

'We extend our heartfelt gratitude to St. John's County Fire and Rescue for their invaluable assistance during this case,' said Senior Chief Petty Officer Ricardo Santacana, a Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville command duty officer. 

The yacht is seen tipping over to its starboard side, or the right side. Rescue boats surround the $1 million vessel

Santacana continued: 'With the weather improving and mariners heading out onto the water, it's imperative for everyone to verify the presence of all necessary safety equipment aboard their vessel. 

'This ensures that responders, as demonstrated in this case, can swiftly locate you and render assistance when an emergency arises.' 

Additional photos from rescue teams show that the boat took on water and eventually went vertical before slipping beneath the water.

The ship that sank, called 'Atlantis,' and has a top speed of 45 knots, or about 51 miles per hour.

The boat is about to go vertical moments before it completely sinks off the coast of St. Augustine Beach

The yacht has clear signs of damage as it's about to capsize. The cause of the sinking is still being investigated and the owner will have to arrange salvaging plans for the wreckage

It's unclear what 'object' the yacht hit, but there are at least seven reefs off the coast of St. Augustine Beach, where the vessel ultimately sunk.

The owner of the capsized vessel will arrange to have it salvaged as authorities investigate what caused the crash.

DailyMail.com has approached the Coast Guard and St. John's County Fire and Rescue for comment. 

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2 people rescued after 80-foot yacht sinks off coast of St. Augustine Beach

Two people were rescued a couple of miles off the coast of St. Augustine Beach after an 80-foot yacht took on water Saturday.

The rescue was a coordinated effort between the U.S. Coast Guard, St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office, St. Augustine Police Department, and St. Johns County Fire Rescue.

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Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville received a radio notification at 11:37 a.m. that the yacht called the Atlantis was taking on water.

The driver told officials the Atlantis struck an object. St. Johns County Fire Rescue reports it was a dredge pipe piling.

St. Johns Sheriff’s Office and St. Augustine Police Department marine units were able to rescue both people on board the yacht.

One person had minor injuries and was taken to a local hospital in stable condition, according to St. Johns County Fire Rescue.

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The owner of the Atlantis is arranging to have it salvaged, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.

The cause of the incident is still under investigation.

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The U.S. Coast Guard is using this as an opportunity to remind boaters to make sure they double check their safety equipment.

“ With the weather improving and mariners heading out onto the water, it’s imperative for everyone to verify the presence of all necessary safety equipment aboard their vessel. This ensures that responders, as demonstrated in this case, can swiftly locate you and render assistance when an emergency arises, ” Senior Chief Petty Officer Ricardo Santacana, command duty officer, Sector Jacksonville said in a news release Saturday.

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89 dead after Europe-bound migrant boat sinks off Mauritanian coast

At least 89 bodies have died off the coast of mauritania after a europe bound migrant boat capsized. the atlantic migration route from the coast of west africa to the canary islands, typically used by african migrants trying to reach spain, is one of the world's deadliest. summer is its busiest period..

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• Coast Guard recovers bodies of 89 migrants who were bound for Europe on a boat
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At least 89 bodies have been recovered off the coast of Mauritania after a migrant boat capsized this week, the West African country's state news agency and the head of a fishing association said.

The Atlantic migration route from the coast of West Africa to the Canary Islands, typically used by African migrants trying to reach Spain, is one of the world's deadliest. Summer is its busiest period.

Mauritania's state news agency said on Thursday that the coast guard had recovered the bodies of 89 migrants who were bound for Europe on a boat that was carrying 170 people.

It said that nine people, including a five-year-old girl, were rescued.

Mauritanian authorities could not be reached for comment.

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At least 89 migrants and refugees bound for Europe have died, with dozens still missing, when their boat capsized off the coast of Mauritania, according to state media.

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Why Trump’s weird rant about boats, batteries and sharks matters

By Steve Benen

Those of us who keep an eye on Donald Trump ’s public appearances have come to expect certain rhetorical staples at the former president’s rallies. We know, for example, that the Republican is going to lie about a great many things. We know he’s going to complain about journalists covering the event. We know practically all his comments will be filtered through a lens of grievance, self-pity and self-aggrandizement.

But once in a while, Trump will say something so strange , it’s difficult to know not only what he’s talking about , but why in the world he said it in the first place .

Take yesterday, for example.

At a rally in Nevada, the presumptive GOP nominee told his followers that “they” are pursuing a policy that would mandate boat manufacturers use electric engines. In fact, Trump, who has long demonstrated a habit of sharing the details of conversations that only occurred in his mind , told the local audience that he’d spoken to an official at a boat company in South Carolina, who told him, “It’s a problem, sir. They want us to make all-electric boats.”

The former president added that the South Carolinian, who probably doesn’t exist, went on to tell him, “The problem is the boat is so heavy it can’t float. Also, it can’t go fast because of the weight.” Trump proceeded to share a variety of details about the practical limitations of requiring boat manufacturers to rely exclusively on battery-powered engines.

Before we proceed, let’s note for the record that (a) this conversation probably never happened in reality; and (b) there is no policy in place requiring “all-electric boats.”

If we were to stop here, this would simply be a story about Trump telling an unbelievable tall tale about energy policy. Alas, we cannot stop here.

It’s a difficult quote to summarize, so I’ll just go ahead and quote the former president directly:

“So I said, ‘Let me ask you a question, and [the guy who makes boats in South Carolina] said, ‘Nobody ever asked this question,’ and it must be because of MIT, my relationship to MIT —very smart. He goes, I say, ‘What would happen if the boat sank from its weight? And you’re in the boat and you have this tremendously powerful battery and the battery is now underwater and there’s a shark that’s approximately 10 yards over there?’”

At this point, Trump apparently decided to pursue this tangent in earnest. “By the way, a lot of shark attacks lately, do you notice that, a lot of sharks?" he asked. "I watched some guys justifying it today. ‘Well, they weren’t really that angry. They bit off the young lady’s leg because of the fact that they were, they were not hungry, but they misunderstood what who she was.’ These people are crazy. He said there’s no problem with sharks. ‘They just didn’t really understand a young woman swimming now.’ It really got decimated and other people do a lot of shark attacks.”

And then he shifted back to his original story.

“So I said, so there’s a shark 10 yards away from the boat, 10 yards or here, do I get electrocuted if the boat is sinking? Water goes over the battery, the boat is sinking. Do I stay on top of the boat and get electrocuted, or do I jump over by the shark and not get electrocuted? Because I will tell you, he didn’t know the answer. He said, ‘You know, nobody’s ever asked me that question.” I said, ‘I think it’s a good question.’ I think there’s a lot of electric current coming through that water. But you know what I’d do if there was a shark or you get electrocuted, I’ll take electrocution every single time. I’m not getting near the shark. So we’re going to end that.”

Author Steven King noted last night , “This is like listening to your senile uncle at the dinner table after he has that third drink.” (I was also reminded of a classic Grandpa Simpson harangue .)

In terms of commentary and analysis, I’m not even sure where to start, though it’s worth emphasizing that Trump first started worrying about electrocuted boaters several months ago in a speech in Michigan . Those remarks, however, didn’t include any sharks.

We could also talk about the fact that Trump doesn’t really have a “relationship” with MIT, except for the fact that he had a relative teach there many years ago. We could note that Nevada is land-locked, making this an odd campaign message. While we’re at it, we could also spend some time explaining that boaters are not, in fact, electrocuted if their battery-operated boat sinks.

I’m also tempted to put in a call to the Trump campaign, asking whether the candidate also believes the shark would similarly be electrocuted if his scenario were real, but I have a hunch I wouldn’t get a response.

But there’s one overriding detail that I found myself thinking about after watching the clip. It was the final six words: “So we’re going to end that.”

It occurred to me that if voters return Trump to the White House, he would likely deploy a group of officials to work on the boat/battery/shark issue and expect them to report back on their progress.

Three months into Trump’s presidency, Politico had a report on the internal turmoil in the White House. “If you’re an adviser to him, your job is to help him at the margins,” one confidante said at the time. “To talk him out of doing crazy things.” Four months later, Axios had a related piece , citing a half-dozen “dismayed” senior administration officials, exasperated by the then-president’s dangerous instincts. “You have no idea how much crazy stuff we kill,” one said.

In a second term, this would almost certainly be worse.

Steve Benen is a producer for "The Rachel Maddow Show," the editor of MaddowBlog and an MSNBC political contributor. He's also the bestselling author of "The Impostors: How Republicans Quit Governing and Seized American Politics."