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Man & Dog Rescued After Three Months At Sea
Mexico City, Mexico | July 18, 2023

An Australian sailor who had been adrift at sea with his dog for three months has been rescued by a Mexican tuna boat in international waters.

The Grupomar fishing company said Monday that Tim Shaddock was aboard his incapacitated catamaran Aloha Toa some 1,200 miles from land when the crew of the boat from the Grupomar fleet spotted him.

The company says Shaddock and his dog, Bella, were in a “precarious” state when found, lacking provisions and shelter. Its says the crew gave them medical attention, food and hydration.

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