Rescue of Lithuanian Solo Rower in Coral Sea

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
Australian navy ship rescues Lithuanian solo rower stranded in the Coral Sea after encountering a tropical cyclone while attempting to cross the Pacific Ocean from California.

Key Points

  • Aurimas Mockus, a Lithuanian solo rower, was rescued by an Australian navy ship
  • He had been stranded for three days in the Coral Sea after encountering a tropical cyclone
  • The incident occurred nearly 500 miles off the coast of Australia’s Queensland state

Pros

  • Successful rescue operation by the Australian navy
  • Quick response to distress call

Cons

  • Rower faced dangerous situation due to tropical cyclone