BREAKING THE ICE: The U.S. Coast Guard rescued a luxury cruise ship after it became trapped in the dense Antarctic ice. The Coast Guard navigated the frozen sea to break through the ice and escort the vessel to safety. pic.twitter.com/NdUFBfLkVE

The U.S. Coast Guard rescued 27 mariners after their fishing vessel caught fire and sank near the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador.

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star (WAGB 10) began icebreaking operations in the Southern Ocean in support of Operation Deep Freeze 2026 and marked its 50th year of commissioned service Saturday by freeing and escorting a cruise ship trapped in pack ice.

The post says the rescue took place in Escambia Bay

The U.S. Coast Guard dispatched its most powerful ship and heaviest icebreaker to help set free an Australian-owned cruise ship that was wedged in ice in Antarctica on Jan. 17.

The US Coast Guard worked in collaboration with its New Orleans Air Station to rescue the duck hunters when their boat ran aground in shallow water on Sunday, leaving the trio stranded in deteriorating weather conditions.