Crime & Safety

Dave Portnoy Of Barstool Sports Rescued By Coast Guard Off Nantucket After Boat Loses Power

The Swampscott native explained in social media posts that he unhooked his boat in Nantucket before realizing that it lost power.

(CBS Boston)

July 16, 2024

NANTUCKET - The U.S. Coast Guard came to the rescue of Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy after his boat lost power off Nantucket Monday.

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"Captain Dave almost was lost to the ocean," said Portnoy, who thanked the Coast Guard "for saving my life."

The Swampscott native explained in social media posts that he unhooked his boat in Nantucket before realizing that it lost power.

Find out what's happening in Swampscottfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

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