Zuckerberg faces questions over why superyacht reportedly declined to help stranded boat

A small cruise ship in Alaska rescued a stranded skiff after the vessel’s operators reportedly declined to assist when contacted via radio. Mark Zuckerberg’s superyacht was closer to the skiff, but a spokesperson stated the yacht’s crew was on a different radio channel and the assist was already underway when they reviewed the broadcast. Zuckerberg was not on board at the time.

• A 21ft skiff ran out of fuel between Petersburg and Juneau, Alaska.
• Operators of a cruise ship, further away than Zuckerberg’s yacht, rescued the skiff.
• A passenger on the cruise ship claimed Zuckerberg’s yacht repeatedly refused to respond to a request for help.
• Zuckerberg’s spokesperson stated he was not on board, the yacht’s crew used a different radio channel, and the assist was already in progress when they became aware.
• The incident has drawn criticism towards Zuckerberg, citing his social media platforms, relationship with Donald Trump, and lavish lifestyle.