Yann Eliès taken off the frigate this morning

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December 22. 2008 at 15:19
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The skipper of Generali was taken off the Australian frigate, HMAS Arunta this morning, a day and a half after the intervention of the rescue team, 700 miles south-east of Cape Leeuwin. Yann Eliès was taken to hospital immediately for a thorough examination. You can watch the boat arriving and Yann being taken off in a video clip (with French commentary).  To watch the clip, click here and choose the clip Yann Eliès arrives in Perth.