In the Coral Sea, a dramatic rescue unfolded when the Australian Maritime Safety Authority helped save two Russian nationals and a French citizen after their catamaran was knocked into trouble by a shark encounter. The vessel, part of an expansive international expedition organized by the Tomsk branch of the Russian Geographical Society, was navigating remote waters as it circled the globe.
The incident occurred roughly 835 kilometers southeast of Cairns, after the crew had departed Vanuatu and were steering toward Australia’s northeast coastline. The catamaran sustained significant hull damage from multiple shark strikes, causing rapid flooding. Responding to the emergency, the crew activated their distress beacon, and maritime authorities dispatched a Challenger aircraft to coordinate the rescue operation from above. The aircrew provided critical situational updates and guided nearby vessels toward the scene to ensure swift assistance.
The stranded team was ultimately plucked from the stricken craft by the cargo ship Dugong Ace, which diverted course to bring the rescued explorers to Brisbane, with plans to arrive by early September. The Russian Embassy in Australia confirmed active liaison with expedition leadership and pledged consular support to the rescued crew. They publicly expressed gratitude to Australian rescue services, the Dugong Ace crew, and the people of Cairns and Brisbane for their solidarity and assistance in the wake of the emergency.
Meanwhile, in a separate maritime curiosity, Belizean fishers reported the capture of a remarkably ancient, blind shark believed to be around five centuries old, a reminder of the ocean’s enduring mysteries and long histories beneath the waves.
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