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Swedish Sea Rescue Crew Saves Three From Sinking Boat, Nominated for Award

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Key Points
  • Three people were rescued from the sinking boat Ron Jeremy in the archipelago between Piteå and Luleå on June 1, 2026.
  • The rescue crew, including Felicia Molarin and Ulf Martinsson from the Swedish Sea Rescue Society, are reportedly being considered for the 'Rescuer of the Year 2025' award.
  • The team responded to a mayday call and reached their rescue boat within fifteen minutes to conduct the emergency operation.

A Swedish Sea Rescue Society crew from Piteå and Luleå rescued three people when the boat Ron Jeremy sank in the archipelago between the two cities on June 1, 2026, according to local media reports. The rescue team, including Felicia Molarin, 25, and Ulf Martinsson, 60, responded to a mayday call early in the morning and managed to save three individuals from the sinking vessel. The crew members are now reportedly being considered for the Swedish Sea Rescue Society's 'Rescuer of the Year 2025' award for their efforts.

' The rescue team was alerted by their pagers and had to reach their rescue boat, Rescue Albert Isaksson, in Renö harbor within fifteen minutes of receiving the emergency call.

It's unfortunate that one person remained out there, but we tried to focus on the fact that we actually saved three.

Ulf Martinsson

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