Posted on 03/03/2025 8:55:26 AM PST by BenLurkin
An adventurer who tried to row across the Pacific Ocean from the United States to Australia has been rescued just days before he reached his final destination.
Lithuanian rower Aurimas Mockus sounded a distress signal late on Friday after he was stranded by a cyclone, and surrounded by towering waves and strong winds packing up to 100 km/h (62 mph), local media reported.
Authorities made radio contact with Mr Mockus the next day when he was about 740km east of Mackay, a city on Australia's east coast in the Coral Sea.
By the time he was rescued on Monday morning, the 44-year-old had spent nearly five months alone at sea.
Mr Mockus is getting medical treatment on an Australian warship, which will take him to Sydney, the Australian navy said.
Mr Mockus started his 12,000km-long journey in October from San Diego in southern California. Brisbane was meant to be his destination.
He rowed for an average of 12 hours a day, according to local reports.
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That’s too bad. I have serious respect for any of these adventurers
I hope he pays for the rescue.
Days away, but it only takes a few minutes to drown.
I bet his arms are tired.............
Rowing 12 hours a day is insane. He must have arms like Popeye by now.
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