{"id":140864,"date":"2025-03-04T04:05:51","date_gmt":"2025-03-03T21:05:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=140864"},"modified":"2025-03-04T04:05:51","modified_gmt":"2025-03-03T21:05:51","slug":"video-solo-ocean-rower-rescued-off-australias-east-coast-after-stranded-by-cyclone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=140864","title":{"rendered":"VIDEO: Solo ocean rower rescued off Australia\u2019s east coast after stranded by cyclone"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"featured featured-video video-ct\">\n<div class=\"video-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"video-container\">\n<div data-widget-type=\"embed\" data-video-id=\"fmc-b4ybsmetfompiruh\" class=\"m video-player\"><a href=\"\" class=\"video-link\"><span class=\"overlay\"\/> <picture><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" width=\"640\" height=\"358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static-media.fox.com\/fmc\/prod\/weather\/38152296897\/320\/179\/egcsuiq6cggjba98.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static-media.fox.com\/fmc\/prod\/weather\/38152296897\/640\/358\/egcsuiq6cggjba98.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" width=\"1536\" height=\"864\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static-media.fox.com\/fmc\/prod\/weather\/38152296897\/768\/432\/egcsuiq6cggjba98.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, 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class=\"sub-text\">A Lithuanian solo rower has been rescued from the treacherous waters of the Coral Sea after being caught in the path of Tropical Cyclone Alfred.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\"><strong>QUEENSLAND, Australia<\/strong> \u2013 A Lithuanian solo rower has been rescued from the treacherous waters of the Coral Sea after being caught in the path of a cyclone.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">Aurimas Mockus was attempting to row from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/local-weather\/california\/san-diego\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">San Diego<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/category\/australia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Australia<\/a> aboard his vessel, Kursis, when he was caught in the path of Tropical Cyclone Alfred off the Queensland coast, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AustralianMaritimeSafetyAuthority\/videos\/677348534856980\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Australian Maritime Safety Authority<\/a> (AMSA) said.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">Late Friday, an emergency beacon alerted authorities to Mockus who was stranded about 450 miles east of Mackay, facing 62-mph winds and rough seas.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">Photos released by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AustralianMaritimeSafetyAuthority\/posts\/pfbid0ycGXYd4EnZGZUcbvyk2vF7HpfXPGTYU3H526vp44VY8fGZpMMrvEvvnzjP5tPgijl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Department of Defence, Australia<\/a> captured the cyclonic conditions Mockus endured.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/earth-space\/video-ice-climber-rescue-sloan-peak-washington\"><strong>WATCH: FIRST-PERSON VIEW OF DARING HELICOPTER RESCUE OFF ICY MOUNTAIN<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"featured featured-image component-center\">\n<div class=\"m\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/288\/162\/481660017_1053243823511694_298515287216223310_n.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/576\/324\/481660017_1053243823511694_298515287216223310_n.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" width=\"576\" height=\"324\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/720\/405\/481660017_1053243823511694_298515287216223310_n.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1440\/810\/481660017_1053243823511694_298515287216223310_n.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" width=\"1440\" height=\"810\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/668\/376\/481660017_1053243823511694_298515287216223310_n.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1336\/752\/481660017_1053243823511694_298515287216223310_n.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" width=\"1336\" height=\"752\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"668\" height=\"376\" src=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/668\/376\/481660017_1053243823511694_298515287216223310_n.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"A Lithuanian solo rower has been rescued from the treacherous waters of the Coral Sea after being caught in the path of Tropical Cyclone Alfred.\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<p class=\"title\">A photo taken Saturday by Australia&#8217;s Department of Defence shows the cyclonic conditions endured by the rower.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sub-text\"><strong> (Department of Defence, Australia)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">AMSA immediately launched a coordinated response involving the Royal Australian Navy and the Royal Australian Air Force.<\/p>\n<div class=\"featured featured-image component-center\">\n<div class=\"m\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/288\/162\/482055077_1089503786538192_4341494753856554334_n.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/576\/324\/482055077_1089503786538192_4341494753856554334_n.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" width=\"576\" height=\"324\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/720\/405\/482055077_1089503786538192_4341494753856554334_n.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1440\/810\/482055077_1089503786538192_4341494753856554334_n.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" width=\"1440\" height=\"810\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/668\/376\/482055077_1089503786538192_4341494753856554334_n.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1336\/752\/482055077_1089503786538192_4341494753856554334_n.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" width=\"1336\" height=\"752\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"668\" height=\"376\" src=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/668\/376\/482055077_1089503786538192_4341494753856554334_n.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"A Lithuanian solo rower has been rescued from the treacherous waters of the Coral Sea after being caught in the path of Tropical Cyclone Alfred.\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<p class=\"title\">Late Friday, an emergency beacon alerted authorities to Mockus who was stranded about 450 miles east of Mackay, facing 62 mph winds and rough seas.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sub-text\"><strong> (Joint Operations Command)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">On Saturday afternoon, aircraft established radio contact with Mockus, providing vital communication amidst difficult conditions. Subsequently, the HMAS Choules departed Brisbane, dispatched by naval crews to intercept and rescue him.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/extreme-weather\/apple-watch-sos-alert-rescue-washington-stevens-pass\"><strong>WATCH: APPLE WATCH SOS ALERT LEADS RESCUERS TO INJURED SKIERS AFTER 1,000-FOOT FALL DOWN WASHINGTON MOUNTAIN<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">Mockus was successfully rescued on Monday morning.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">&#8220;The solo sailor is safely aboard HMAS Choules, and the ship is making her way back to Port,&#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/hqjoc\/posts\/pfbid08bRKkyYvQ6iNYhkR7k2ciVgEHhD7Zihcdwet5ykXyUUHTZCjKATknCe3V7qrvH8Dl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Joint Operations Command<\/a> said in a social media post. &#8220;What a great way to start the week! A big shout out to our members that endure these conditions in keeping people safe.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/lifestyle\/carnival-jubilee-rescue-operation\"><strong>CRUISE SHIP RESCUES 2 MEN STRANDED IN KAYAK IN CARIBBEAN SEA<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"featured featured-image component-center\">\n<div class=\"m\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/288\/162\/481661305_1089503826538188_1308756891048838472_n.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/576\/324\/481661305_1089503826538188_1308756891048838472_n.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" width=\"576\" height=\"324\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/720\/405\/481661305_1089503826538188_1308756891048838472_n.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1440\/810\/481661305_1089503826538188_1308756891048838472_n.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" width=\"1440\" height=\"810\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/668\/376\/481661305_1089503826538188_1308756891048838472_n.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1336\/752\/481661305_1089503826538188_1308756891048838472_n.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" width=\"1336\" height=\"752\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"668\" height=\"376\" src=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/668\/376\/481661305_1089503826538188_1308756891048838472_n.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"A Lithuanian solo rower has been rescued from the treacherous waters of the Coral Sea after being caught in the path of Tropical Cyclone Alfred.\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<p class=\"title\">Aurimas Mockus was successfully rescued on Monday morning.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sub-text\"><strong> (Joint Operations Command)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">The use of an emergency beacon led to Mockus&#8217; 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