Briton rescued after distress call during solo Pacific voyage

Briton rescued after distress call during solo Pacific voyage

SENDAI, Japan - Mick Dawson (C) is rescued by officials of the Japan Coast Guard about 660 kilometers off Miyagi Prefecture on June 15 after his attempt to row solo from Japan to the United States failed because his boat rudder broke. Coast guard provided photo. (Kyodo)

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