One night in July 2024, the Elite Navigator fishing boat and its crew seemed to vanish. The vessel, which had been fishing for turbot, caught fire after several days at sea, forcing the crew to abandon ship and wait for rescue on a life raft. Initially reported missing, their last signal was transmitted around 8:30 p.m. the night before, according to the Canadian Coast Guard, and their fate seemed grim.
In New-Wes-Valley, which is an amalgamation of several small fishing communities along Newfoundland’s northeast coast, friends and family braced for the worst. But on the night of Friday, July 19, searchers spotted a flare in the ocean that led them to the life raft, where the seven fishermen—now referred to as "The Lucky Seven"—were waiting.
This is the remarkable true story of a dramatic rescue at sea that took place after all hope had been lost. Award-winning author Gary Collins recounts the relentless and heroic efforts of the men and women on land, at sea, and in the air which led to a miracle, one which grabbed national headlines in the summer of 2024. The Lucky Seven is an inspiring reminder of courage, resilience, and the strength of community.
This is the true story of a dramatic rescue at sea that took place after all hope had been lost. Award-winning author Gary Collins recounts the heroic efforts of the men and women on land, at sea, and in the air which led to a miracle, one which grabbed national headlines in the summer of 2024.
