Firefighters rescue a couple of mariners and their cats who were at sea

Sailboat that was wrecked by a huge wave in Georgia.
@Deepizzaguy (126655)
Lake Charles, Louisiana
November 6, 2026 2:38pm CST
Damion Allen was in the company of his girlfriend were aboard their sailboat in near North Beach in Georgia on Monday evening when their boat was hit by a huge wave and caused the sailboat to capsize. Damion and his girlfriend were traveling to Dataw Island when the boat was struck by a huge wave that knocked one of his girlfriend's cats into his arms. Damion's girlfriend then called for help by radio aboard the sailboat when Damion guided the boat to a lighthouse that was close to them. Tybee Fire and Rescue firefighters were waiting at the beach to take care of the couple and their two cats who are safe and sound as well as the couple. who are grateful that the firefighters rescued them. Even though their boat is destroyed, the couple are hoping that they will have a replacement boat from generous people via a charity. Link is msn.com/.en-us/news/oth...
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@nawala123 (25681)
• Indonesia
7 Nov
Wave is so strong and many people cant survive from it. Glad knowing they are safe. They are so lucky
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@Deepizzaguy (126655)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
8 Nov
That is true since sailing at night is dangerous.
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@Deepizzaguy (126655)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
8 Nov
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@nawala123 (25681)
• Indonesia
8 Nov
@Deepizzaguy as people from archipelago i often read news about missing people in sea or beach
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• United States
9 Nov
Do cats like being on boats?
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@Deepizzaguy (126655)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
9 Nov
Not that I know of.
@JudyEv (391240)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Nov
Wow! THose four were very lucky!
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@Deepizzaguy (126655)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
7 Nov
That is very true.
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@JohnRoberts (109352)
• Los Angeles, California
6 Nov
They were fortunate not to go down with the boat.
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@Deepizzaguy (126655)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
6 Nov
That is true.
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@valherma00 (6190)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
6 Nov
i applaud cats for being this brave.
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@Deepizzaguy (126655)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
6 Nov
Me too. I love cats.
@Wrexxo (11014)
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6 Nov
Glad they are safe
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@Deepizzaguy (126655)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
6 Nov
So am I happy that everyone is safe and sound.
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@RasmaSandra (102264)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
6 Nov
Glad they were rescued, but what dang crazy people bring cats on boats????
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@Deepizzaguy (126655)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
6 Nov
That is a good question why the couple would bring cats with them aboard a sailboat.
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