Survivor of Capsized Boat in Alaska Describes Moment Texas Family of 4 Disappeared: 'They Were Just Gone'

The family of four who were reported missing after their boat capsized off the Alaska coast have been presumed dead — and other passengers on the boat are now sharing their recollections of the tragic incident. “They were just gone,” one anonymous survivor said during the hearing, which is held when a person is believed to be dead but there is no direct proof of their death. “It had to have been, I mean, it was 10 minutes, maybe 10 minutes from us having fun to the boat … the boat rolled like this, tipped on its side, and then the engines went down and just the nose up.

Survivor of Yacht That Sank Off Sicily's Coast Recalls How She Used 'All My Strength' to Save Her 1-Year-Old

After going into the water, Golunski lost her grip on her 1-year-old daughter, Sophie, when a wave smashed against them, taking the child out to sea, according to the local sources. The same wave returned the girl a short time later in what was described as something of a miracle. In an interview withItalian newspaperla Repubblica, Golunski said that she briefly lost her daughter for about two seconds due to the intensity of the sea but was then was able to retrieve the child.

Survivors Remember World's Deadliest Tsunami, Which Killed Over 225,000: 'Everybody Lost Somebody' (Exclusive)

Nearly two decades have passed since the deadliest tsunami in history, which killed more than 225,000 people. National Geographic is set to release a powerful four-part documentary series, calledTsunami: Race Against Time, to coincide with the 20th anniversary of theIndian Ocean tsunami. In PEOPLE’s exclusive first look at the trailer — which includes never-before-seen footage — survivors share their first-person accounts of the tragedy. “People were on the streets,” one survivor recalls.

Susan B. Anthony’s Home Is Now an Early Voting Site — and Women Are Showing Their Appreciation at Her Grave

Gavin Neville, 72, puts an “I Voted” sticker on Susan B. Anthony’s grave on Nov. 2, 2020.Photo:AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. According to the Monroe County Board of Elections, there is more early voting taking place this year than in the 2020 early voting period.

Susan Lucci, 77, Commands Catwalk in Glam Green Gown at Dennis Basso's New York Fashion Week Show

Susan Lucci at Dennis Basso’s New York Fashion Week Show on Sept. 9, 2024.Photo:Daniele Schiavello/Gorunway.com Daniele Schiavello/Gorunway.com Susan Luccijust made her return to the New York Fashion Week runway. TheAll My Childrenstar walked the Dennis Basso Spring/Summer 2025 fashion show on Monday, Sept. 9. The 77-year-old wore a couture gown designed especially for her. The elegant pastel green form-fitting gown included a strapless pleated effect, exposing her décolletage, and a translucent cape-like shawl.