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Actress's husband survives fiery boat explosion at sea
15 Nov
Summary
- Husband's boat exploded and caught fire while at sea.
- Navigation equipment and survival raft were destroyed.
- Quick response from rescue teams ensured his survival.
Actress Kathy Ireland expressed profound gratitude after her husband, Dr. Greg Olsen, survived a dramatic fire that engulfed his boat, the 4th Watch, while he was alone at sea. The engine reportedly exploded, leading to a blaze that destroyed navigation equipment and the vessel's survival raft.
Ireland shared footage of the fiery incident, emphasizing her thankfulness for the rescue efforts. She specifically thanked those who prayed for her husband's safety and praised the quick response of services like TowBoatUS Ventura and the wider maritime community. She attributed Olsen's survival to divine intervention and his own preparedness.
TowBoatUS Ventura confirmed they received the call around 3 p.m. on a Wednesday, with the vessel located 20 nautical miles west of Santa Barbara Harbor. They highlighted Olsen's quick thinking in attempting to extinguish the fire before abandoning ship into a kayak and activating his EPIRB. This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of preparedness and community support at sea.
