
Cruise Ship Saves 4 From Sinking Boat in Gulf of Mexico
Passengers aboard the Regal Princess cheered as crew members rescued four people from a makeshift boat taking on water in the Gulf. It's the second cruise ship rescue in less than a week.
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Passengers aboard the Regal Princess cheered as crew members rescued four people from a makeshift boat taking on water in the Gulf. It's the second cruise ship rescue in less than a week.

Passengers aboard the Regal Princess erupted in cheers when their cruise ship changed course to rescue four people from a distressed boat taking on water in the Gulf. The dramatic rescue reflects a beautiful maritime tradition of helping those in danger at sea.

The Poggenpoel family has fished South Africa's Kalk Bay harbor since the early 1900s, building a legacy across four generations. While their boats now rest more than they sail, 72-year-old Kobus Poggenpoel keeps their story alive, preserving the knowledge and traditions that defined a way of life.