Lobsterman Saves Himself from Burning Boat | Bangor News

A Maine lobsterman narrowly escaped death when his 50-year-old homemade boat erupted in flames mid-voyage—forcing him to jump overboard and cling to life as a kayaker and Coast Guard responded heroically. Though uninjured, Tyler Robbins lost everything: his livelihood, his uninsured vessel, and now faces a daunting financial recovery. Firefighters battled the blaze from a precarious ledge, while community support and quick thinking saved his life. Now, Robbins is focused on rebuilding—not just his boat, but his future. 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/00b7d874db6cc0fa