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Kathy Ireland is thankful after her husband narrowly escaped a fire that engulfed his boat while he was alone at sea.
In a recent Instagram post, the 63-year-old actress shared video of husband Dr. Greg Olsen’s boat, the 4th Watch, engulfed in flames. Ireland said Olsen was out alone on the water while she was away on business.
“Life is really hard and really beautiful. God is great,” she wrote. “Engine exploded and a fire quickly melted all navigation equipment and survival raft!”
She then thanked everyone “who prayed and continue to pray” for her husband, as well as all “those who aided in the rescue,” including “@towboatus_ventura and the entire community” for their quick response.
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“Most of all, we thank our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for this miracle of his survival,” she added.
Ireland also shared a note she wrote to her husband following the incident, saying her “heart is both heavy and full” because she knows how much “love, sweat and life you poured into this vessel.”
“This vessel brought so much joy and so many blessings to our family and countless others,” she continued.
“My heart is heavy with yours. This is more than a boat, there are many implications. My heart is mostly full. Full because of the outpouring of love and support. Multitudes were praying for you! I’m so thankful to all who rushed to pray and come to your rescue.”
“I’m so thankful God gifted you with a brilliant mind to navigate this disaster so seamlessly,” she added. “I’m eternally thankful to Him for loving and rescuing you. Though the vessel is no more, the 4th Watch is forever. You named that boat so profoundly. He has so much ahead for you! I’m so proud of you.”
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Fans in the comments section shared well-wishes for Ireland and Olsen, with some recounting their own experiences with losing their belongings due to a fire.
“Unbelievable!!! I’m SO grateful your husband is ok,” one fan wrote. “🙏 And having parents who lost their home in a fire I completely understand your sadness about the loss of the boat. “
“Oh my! I am so glad he is safe,” another added. “The boat and gear is replaceable, but the emotions are real. So sorry!!!!” A third follower wrote, “So sorry to hear this, BUT, Thankful to God that he saved your Precious One!”
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The TowBoatUS Ventura Instagram account also shared video of the fire and its aftermath, saying the company received a call about the fire around 3 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon, noting the vessel was “20 nautical miles west of Santa Barbara Harbor.”
In its post, TowBoatUS Ventura credited Olsen for his quick thinking, noting that he “was prepared and did everything right.” They wrote that he initially “attempted to extinguish the fire before ultimately activating his EPIRB and abandoning ship into a kayak.”
“This was about as good an outcome as one could hope for in an otherwise serious emergency,” the message read. “A well-prepared mariner, good samaritans nearby, and commercial vessels equipped and ready to respond made all the difference. It is a great reminder of the importance of preparedness, cooperation, and the maritime community looking out for one another.”
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Olsen and Ireland tied the knot in August 1988 in San Diego, California, and share three children: Erik, 32, Lily, 27, and Chloe, 23.
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They celebrated their 38th wedding anniversary this year, with Ireland paying tribute to him on Instagram.
“Life with you is an awesome adventure! Our secret to our lasting love is no secret at all. It’s God’s design. He is at the center of our marriage and it is He who equips us to see each other through His eyes. My respect and love for you is bigger than life! It’s a privilege to experience God working through you in such powerful ways! Your character, courage and conviction are beautiful! I love you always, Your forever and only First Mate❤️.”
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