After walking down the gangway from the Australian naval ship that saved him, Lithuanian Aurimas Mockus fell to his knees in front of his wife, sobbingGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAurimas Mockus finally made it to Australia, but not in the manner he imagined.Instead of triumphantly paddling in on the Kursis, the one-seater boat he’d been rowing for nearly five months across the Pacific Ocean as part of a solo mission from San Diego to Brisbane, he arrived in Sydney Harbour, relieved and alive, onboard a 16,000 tonne Australian naval ship. Continue reading...
Rower Aurimas Mockus was rescued by HMAS Choules after encountering Cyclone Alfred's dangerous conditions during his solo Pacific crossing attempt from San Diego to Brisbane. Stranded 740km east of Mackay, he endured days of giant waves and communication loss before activating his SOS beacon. The rescue involved the Royal Australian Navy and international gratitude from Lithuania.
