Naked Irishman rescued from Indian Ocean

An Irishman rowing naked across the Indian Ocean has been rescued off Australia after he hit his head in rough seas.

An Irishman rowing naked across the Indian Ocean has been rescued off Australia after he hit his head in rough seas.

Keith Whelan stopped the bleeding himself after a swell threw him. He called a member of his team in Britain who notified Australian authorities. A cargo ship eventually picked him up.

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