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BobTheSubgenius

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5. Wow! Imagine that!

Reply to Dennis Donovan (Original post)

Mon May 10, 2021, 11:41 AM

May 2021

Out in the trackless ocean with no means of either propulsion or communication. The only other option was relying on luck - that their absence would be noticed soon, and rescuers could rescue their ostensible rescue mission. At best, somewhat embarrassing. At worst, somewhat dead.

I hope the EO also got a big attaboy!

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