Kathy Ireland's husband escapes burning boat after engine explosion

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Nov, 01:01 · Archive

Greg Olsen escaped his burning boat after an engine explosion occurred off the coast of Santa Barbara.

Dr Greg Olsen, husband of supermodel Kathy Ireland, escaped his burning boat after an engine explosion caused a fire 20 miles west of Santa Barbara. The New York Post reports that Olsen jumped into the Pacific Ocean and was rescued by a good Samaritan in a kayak near El Capitan State Beach on Tuesday. He suffered no injuries in the incident.

The fire quickly destroyed the boat's navigation equipment and survival raft. Ireland, 63, was away on business and grandchildren at the time, leaving Olsen alone on the vessel, named the 4th Watch. On Instagram, she shared video footage of the boat engulfed in flames and expressed relief at his escape.

Ireland wrote that her 'heart is both heavy and full', heavy because of the effort Olsen had invested in the boat, but full because of the outpouring of support and prayers. She thanked those who rushed to pray and come to his rescue, and praised her husband's 'brilliant mind' for navigating the disaster. Both outlets note that Olsen and Ireland have been married since 1988.

How it is being reported

• Kathy Ireland reveals husband’s terrifying rescue from exploding boat inferno: ‘My heart is both heavy and full’The supermodel and her husband, Greg Olsen, have been married since 1988.New York Post · 15 Nov, 00:42
• Kathy Ireland’s husband escapes burning boat after engine explodes 20 miles offshoreKathy Ireland shared dramatic footage of husband Greg Olsen's boat engulfed in flames after an engine explosion 20 miles west of Santa Barbara.Fox News · 14 Nov, 23:00

In this story: Kathy Ireland · Greg Olsen · Santa Barbara · El Capitan State Beach · Pacific Ocean

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