Zuckerberg Yacht Probed After Alaska Rescue

A 21-foot skiff ran out of fuel near Farragut Bay, Alaska, prompting a Coast Guard assistance request. The nearby 387-foot Launchpad, owned by Mark Zuckerberg, reportedly did not respond because its crew were not aboard and were operating on a different radio channel. The Wilderness Legacy rescue ship assisted the skiff and refueled the vessel before towing it to Farragut Bay, with authorities noting the skiff was not in distress and the rescue was completed safely. Eyewitness passengers said fellow travelers booed when they learned the Launchpad was closer to the scene. Zuckerberg has not commented publicly; a spokesperson said the Launchpad crew were off the yacht and the rescue was already underway when the radio check occurred. Media coverage has renewed scrutiny of Zuckerberg’s wealth and visibility, highlighting perceived inconsistencies between proximity to those in need and response.