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A New Jersey man with the U.S. Coast Guard assisted in rescuing over 165 people from deadly flooding, including survivors from Camp Mystic, a Christian summer camp.

"There's a lot of laws surrounding bareboat charters that they can operate legally, but too many operators and owners don't understand the federal laws."

At 10 a.m. on Sunday, a blaze erupted on a boat off Key Biscayne, prompting urgent response from the U.S. Coast Guard and local authorities.

The U.S. Coast Guard and FDNY are working to assist a sailboat in distress off Staten Island, which was reported taking on water near the West Bank Lighthouse.

Because water and electricity don't mix, and salt water is an even better conductor than fresh water. When salt water covers a lithium battery, it can cause a short circuit that causes the battery cells to overheat in a sequence of rapid reactions, a process called thermal runaway that can cause the entire battery to burn.

The tragic incident highlights the dangers of human smuggling attempts, particularly in treacherous waters, and emphasizes the ongoing challenges faced by families seeking a better life.

An RNLI crew recovered a male body from the water off the Wexford coast following extensive multi-agency search efforts involving local volunteers and a Coast Guard helicopter.