Kathy Irelands husband escapes burning boat after engine explodes 20 miles offshore

Kathy Ireland is thankful after her husband narrowly escaped a fire that engulfed his boat while he was alone at sea.In a recent Instagram post, the 63-year-old actress shared video of husband Dr.Greg Olsen's boat, the 4th Watch, engulfed in flames.

Ireland said Olsen was out alone on the water while she was away on business."Life is really hard and really beautiful.God is great," she wrote.

"Engine exploded and a fire quickly melted all navigation equipment and survival raft!"She then thanked everyone "who prayed and continue to pray" for her husband, as well as all "those who aided in the rescue," including "@towboatus_ventura and the entire community" for their quick response.KATHY IRELAND REVEALS 'BIG RED FLAG' THAT EXPOSED ALLEGED $100M 'UNCONSCIONABLE' BETRAYALIreland said she is thankful for those who helped her husband survive the ordeal.(Michael Tullberg/Getty Images)"Most of all, we thank our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for this miracle of his survival," she added.Ireland also shared a note she wrote to her husband following the incident, saying her "heart is both heavy and full" because she knows how much "love, sweat and life you poured into this vessel."Ireland shared a message for her husband in her Instagram post.

(Rebecca Sapp/Getty Images for Santa Barbara International Film Festival)"This vessel brought so much joy and so many blessings to our family and countless others," she continued."My heart is heavy with yours.This is more than a boat, there are many implications.

My heart is mostly full.Full because of the outpouring of love and support.

Multitudes were praying for you! I’m so thankful to all who rushed to pray and come to your rescue."Ireland credited God with Olsen's survival.(Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)"I’m so thankful God gifted you with a brilliant mind to navigate this disaster so seamlessly," she added.

"I’m eternally thankful to Him for loving and rescuing you.Though the vessel is no more, the 4th Watch is forever.

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