Article 5VACX French adventurer, 75, dies in attempt to row across the Atlantic

French adventurer, 75, dies in attempt to row across the Atlantic

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Jean-Jacques Savin, a former paratrooper, wanted to laugh at old age' but got into difficulties off the Azores

A 75-year-old Frenchman attempting to row across the Atlantic to laugh at old age" has been found dead in his cabin at sea, his support team said.

Portuguese coast guards found Jean-Jacques Savin's overturned boat off the archipelago of the Azores on Friday.

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