Rescued teenager tells of 'crazy' round-world sailing bid

The 16-year-old sailor who spent three days adrift in the Indian Ocean described her ordeal as “crazy” today as she started the long journey home after being rescued.

The 16-year-old sailor who spent three days adrift in the Indian Ocean described her ordeal as “crazy” today as she started the long journey home after being rescued.

Abby Sunderland, from California, was bumped and bruised but otherwise healthy, her parents said after hearing from their daughter in a 20-minute phone call.

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