Rescue skipper tells of cheers for stranded French sailor

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Rescue skipper tells of cheers for stranded French sailor

Published: 20 Jan 2013 at 18.45
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The captain of a cruise ship spoke on Monday of the dramatic rescue of a Frenchman adrift on a life-raft in huge seas, and the cheers from passengers when he was hauled safely on board.

This handout photo, released by Orion Expedition Cruises, shows French sailor Alain Delord (L-red) being hauled aboard the the MV Orion after being rescued by sailors onboard a rigid inflatable craft, 500 nautical miles southwest of Hobart, on January 20, 2013.

After three days on the raft in the Southern Ocean, solo yachstman Alain Delord was saved by the Antarctic adventure vessel MV Orion, 500 nautical miles southwest of Hobart, late Sunday.

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Discussion 3 : 21 Jan 2013 at 00.593
@Discussion1 :stupid reaction. Are you disturbed by the fact some people try to live their dream ?
Do you think this guy was happy to loose his ship ?
By the way a big thank you to the Australian Navy
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Discussion 2 : 20 Jan 2013 at 23.412
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I was on Antarctica trip 8years ago, even uneventful ordinary trip crossing Drake Passage from the world end(fin del mundo)Ushuaia in Argentina 48 hours in open sea was exciting enough, we didn't rescue any one just tried to stay upright and keep your meal plates on the table was more than enough. Kudo to rescue/ cruiseship team.
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Discussion 1 : 20 Jan 2013 at 21.271
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Good work! Now give him the bill for all the trouble he caused.
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