WorldWatch: Couple describe relief after whale destroys their yacht

Jeremy and Gemma Cooper say their yacht, the Tai Tam, was struck by a sperm whale 500 nautical miles off New Zealand. As the vessel sank, they and two other sailors escaped into a life raft and were rescued by a container ship 17 hours later. They say they plan to return to the water soon.

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