‘Life Is Really Hard and Really Beautiful. God Is Great’—Kathy Ireland Praises Jesus After Husband Survives Fishing Boat Fire

Newsletters ChurchLeaders Newsletter Get emails and offers from ChurchLeaders.com. Privacy Christian News ‘Life Is Really Hard and Really Beautiful. God Is Great’—Kathy Ireland Praises Jesus After Husband Survives Fishing Boat Fire November 13, 2026 By Jesse T. Jackson FacebookXPinterestLinkedinEmailCopy URL Kathy Ireland’s husband’s boat on fire. Screengrab via Instagram / @kathyireland Share

Supermodel and entrepreneur Kathy Ireland is praising God after her husband, Greg Olsen, is safe after his fishing boat caught fire in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Santa Barbara, California.

According to reports, Olsen was forced to abandon his burning vessel and jump into the ocean before being rescued.

In an Instagram post showing the boat on fire, Ireland credited Jesus Christ for her husband’s survival and thanked those who prayed for him and helped with the rescue.

“Life is really hard and really beautiful. God is great,” Ireland wrote.

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Ireland explained that she was not on the boat because she was traveling for business and spending time with grandchildren when the incident occurred.

“Engine exploded and a fire quickly melted all navigation equipment and survival raft!” she shared.

“Thank you to all who prayed and continue to pray and those who aided in the rescue,” she added. “Most of all, we thank our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for this miracle of his survival.”

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Ireland also shared a personal letter she wrote to her husband following the fire.

“My heart is both heavy and full,” Ireland wrote. “Heavy because I know the love, sweat and life you poured into this vessel. This vessel brought so much joy and so many blessings to our family and countless others.”

“Multitudes were praying for you! I’m so thankful to all who rushed to pray and come to your rescue,” she continued. “I’m so thankful God gifted you with a brilliant mind to navigate this disaster so seamlessly. I’m eternally thankful to Him for loving and rescuing you.”

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