Starlink Mini saves five at sea after sinking boat's radio fails
elonmusk · x · 2026-10-13
A boat called Magic Bus was sinking in a storm off the North Carolina coast. Its radio couldn't reach anyone, so the captain used a Starlink Mini to connect his phone and call the U.S. Coast Guard.
The five aboard escaped in a liferaft and were rescued by helicopter. The author argues the life-saving service should be available worldwide.
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