Round-the-world sailor rescued after injury traps him in bunk

Abhilash Tomy was hurt when his vessel was damaged 2,200 miles from land

An Indian sailor who suffered a severe back injury during a solo race around the world has been rescued by a French ship far off the west coast of Australia.

After being injured during a storm, Abhilash Tomy drifted in his mastless yacht about 1,900 miles (3,000km) from Perth for four days while maritime authorities raced to reach him, fearful that any moment a strong wave could sink or capsize his vessel.

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