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Rower rescued from path of Cyclone Alfred while attempting solo Pacific Ocean crossing

Published 3 March 2025, 9:20 am
A Lithuanian rower has been rescued off the Queensland coast after he was caught up in Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Aurimus Mockus was attempting a 12,000km Pacific Ocean crossing from San Diego to Brisbane. While his boat didn't survive he's been part of spreading an important message during his voyage.
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