Family Rescued by Coast Guard After Boat Fire Forces Them to Swim to Massachusetts Island

Oct 24, 2025 04:48 pm CST

A family of three was dramatically rescued by the US Coast Guard after surviving for two days on Naushon Island when their boat caught fire while they were sleeping. The rescue was made possible when their marine radio washed ashore, allowing them to make a desperate mayday call that led to their helicopter evacuation and medical treatment.