Four people and three dogs were stranded after a storm badly damaged their boat in the South Pacific. They were more than 300 km from New Caledonia

They had no radio contact. They sent their location through Starlink.

A cruise ship changed course and travelled five hours to reach them. All four people and all three dogs were rescued.

This is why Starlink matters. When people need help, a working connection can save lives. This life-saving technology should be available in every part of the world.

When @Starlink helped rescue four sailors and three dogs. ♥️ Four people and three dogs were stranded after a storm badly damaged their boat in the South Pacific. They were more than 300 km from New Caledonia. They had no radio contact. They sent their location through Starlink. A cruise ship changed course and travelled five hours to reach them. All four people and all three dogs were rescued. This is why Starlink matters. When people need help, a working connection can save lives. This life-saving technology should be available in every part of the world.

— DogeDesigner (@cb_doge)October 18, 2026

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