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Vietnamese Sailor Survives 20 Hours at Sea After Falling Overboard

A young sailor was miraculously rescued off Australia's coast after drifting unnoticed in the open ocean for nearly a day.

  • The sailor, in his twenties, fell from the cargo ship 'Double Delight' near Newcastle, Australia, late Thursday night.
  • His fall went unnoticed until a headcount on the ship revealed he was missing, prompting a large-scale search by authorities.
  • The sailor was discovered by chance on Friday evening by a recreational angler who was also a doctor, five kilometers from the coast.
  • Despite being severely hypothermic and exhausted, the sailor was conscious and able to communicate when rescued.
  • Authorities are investigating whether the sailor's fall was accidental or intentional, as he was found with a life jacket and personal items in a plastic bag.
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