The U.S. Coast Guard rescued four boaters from a 42-foot sportfishing yacht overwhelmed by 12-foot waves a few miles southwest of Fire Island, New York, on the evening of April 4, 2026 (Saturday). All rescued safely.
On the evening of Saturday, April 4, 2026, the U.S. Coast Guard conducted a successful rescue, evacuating four boaters from a 42-foot sportfishing yacht disabled by 12-foot waves several miles southwest of Fire Island, New York. The vessel became unmanageable amid rough seas in the Atlantic Ocean near Long Island's coast. Rescue teams arrived promptly, ensuring safe extraction of all aboard with no injuries. This incident underscores sudden weather threats to recreational boating.
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