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Abby Sunderland, the 16 year old attempting to sail around the world, was feared missing at sea yesterday, but has now been found alive and well.
Sunderland had sent out numerous distress signals after her yacht, “Wild Eyes”, was pounded by huge waves in the Indian Ocean some 2,000 miles off the south African coast enroute to Australia.
Word of Abby’s rescue was first posted on her blog by her parents:
We have just heard from the Australian Search and Rescue.
The plane arrived on the scene moments ago. Wild Eyes is upright but her
rigging is down. The weather conditions are abating. Radio communication was
made and Abby reports that she is fine!
We don't know much else right now. The French fishing vessel that was diverted
to her location will be there in a little over 24 hours. Where they will take
her or how long it will take we don't know.
More updates as news comes in.
Laurence & Marianne
For more information and to keep up with Abby’s continued voyage visit her blog HERE.
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