Coast Guard Rescues Passengers from Capsized Luxury Yacht and Catamaran
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued four Canadian mariners after their luxury yacht, the Moon Dragon, capsized off the coast of North Carolina. The mariners were found safe and uninjured in a covered life raft and were airlifted to safety by a Jayhawk helicopter. The yacht remains partially submerged, and the Coast Guard is issuing a safety broadcast to notify other mariners in the area. The incident highlights the importance of being prepared at sea and having emergency equipment such as an EPIRB, a proper radio, and a functional life raft. The Moon Dragon is a charter catamaran with luxury amenities and prices starting at $58,000 per week.