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When it was finally recovered by emergency services it had “large sections of its hull missing”, Joe Zeller, a senior manager at AMSA, said.<\/p>\n
He said the “emergency beacon absolutely saved their lives” while reflecting on the life-saving mission his organisation carried out to save the trio of sailors.<\/p>\n
The mission to rescue the men was carried out by the Panama-registered Dugong Ace – a 650-foot vehicle carrier.<\/p>\n
The sailors, described as being aged between 28 and 64, are expected to arrive in Brisbane on Thursday.<\/p>\n
Don’t miss… <\/strong> We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n A spokesperson for the expedition told NBC that the “travelers are safe, this is the most important thing”.<\/p>\n But they added: “Unfortunately, the catamaran could not be saved. The fate of the expedition will be clear next week.”<\/p>\n It comes after two swimmers were bitten by a shark in the US over the Labor Day holiday weekend.<\/p>\n One, a 37-year-old woman, was swimming in Ponce, Florida, when her foot was clamped on.<\/p>\n On the same beach, a man in his thirties was also snapped at by a shark.<\/p>\n It is unclear what type of shark bit the civilians.<\/p>\n The beach is located 60 miles from the tourist hotspot of Orlando.<\/p>\n
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