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A 22,500-pound sailboat, Kiana, grounded on a coral reef during an unforecasted 40-knot storm.11:47 While attempting to reposition the vessel, the anchor chain slipped off the gypsy, causing the boat to drift onto the reef where it settled at a 45-degree angle.12:03 The crew abandoned the vessel under local instruction, leaving behind essential items including passports, wallets, and communication devices.9:46 Stranded on land, the owners faced significant bureaucratic hurdles, as local authorities and community volunteers required mayoral permission to attempt a recovery.19:00 The boat sustained internal flooding, with water reaching above the floorboards, though the electrical system remained initially intact.24:32 The crew coordinated with local community members to organize a multi-boat salvage attempt while awaiting a second, more severe weather system.24:15 The incident highlights the critical need for immediate access to emergency funds and the complexities of relying on volunteer-led salvage operations in remote locations.

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