boat

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There’s the recent story of a Black Hawk helicopter getting downed by an Iranian drone, and then the pilots were rescued by a drone boat.

From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026

The government said: "This latest tragedy underlines the terrible dangers of small boat crossings. We continue to work relentlessly with the French and our partners overseas to prevent these perilous journeys."

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026

But once users hooked up a boat or trailer, range could drop into the 100s.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026

On the shore of a nondescript, decaying seaside town, a boat that went missing 30 years ago suddenly reappears.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

There was no sign of a sail, but there was a speck that could be a boat with someone inside it.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr