Surfer survives 16 hours at sea after being dragged miles offshore
 

Surfer survives 16 hours at sea after being dragged miles offshore
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It sounds like the plot of a terrifying thriller, but in this case, there's a lucky escape and ** fatalities.

A Japanese surfer was swept six kilometres (3.7 miles) out to sea around Bulli, on Australia's east coast, spending a night floating on his surfboard in the open ocean.

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The 37-year-old unnamed man was eventually picked up by sailors on container ship MSC Damla Friday morning, after he was sighted by crew.*

The man told police he got caught in a strong current, and struggled to get back to shore because of the waves, according to ABC News. Read more...

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