Ocean rower Aurimas Mockus stranded by cyclone off Australia’s east coast safely rescued
by Australian Associated Press and Guardian staff from on (#6VMNX)
Lithuanian rower's two-day wait to be rescued off Queensland comes to an end
- Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates
- Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast
A Lithuanian rower has been rescued off the Queensland coast after he was caught in a tropical cyclone's 130km/h winds and monster waves.
Aurimas Mockus ran into trouble about 740km east of Mackay while attempting a 12,000km Pacific Ocean crossing from San Diego to Brisbane in his solo rowing boat.
Continue reading...