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Vendee Globe rescue in the Southern Ocean

Stranded sailor 'can't reach morphine to ease pain' - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Yann Elies holding firm as HMAS Arunta moves closer in rescue attempt - Times Online

Broken thigh bone, probable internal bleeding and no decent painkillers for 2-3 days. Sounds painful

He is a long way south, I assume around 45 degrees. Weather is a bit unsettled at the moment, mainly due to a cyclone in the north of the state.

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