Sail ripped to shreds as stricken yacht is towed to safety in Spain
Published date: Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:57:34 +0700Footage shows a sailing boat with its sail ripped to shreds being towed to safety off the Spanish coast after its lone sailor spent the night battling strong winds.
The video was captured by Salvamento Maritimo, Spain's public search and rescue agency, and shows the rescue near Punta Falconera in Girona, Spain, on September 9.
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Girona, Spain |
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09/09/2026 |
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ViralPress |
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VRP183675 |
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Duration: 00:28 |
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Format: Vertical |
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Rating: News safe |
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