Coast Guard Thanks Charter Boat Heroes | Anchorage News

A fishing boat erupted in flames near South Pennock Island early Sunday, but thanks to a heroic charter boat that rescued all three crew members before the Coast Guard arrived, no one was hurt. The quick action saved lives, and local responders including the Ketchikan Fire Department later extinguished the blaze. Fire officials praised the community’s instant response, highlighting how Alaskan boaters routinely look out for each other. Investigators believe the fire started in the engine room, and authorities are now probing the cause — a stark reminder for all boaters to stay prepared and safety gear ready. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a4ea36df64d15ae3