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World Service,20 Jan 2021,22 mins

‘I am sinking. This is not a joke. MAYDAY’

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When skipper Kevin Escoffier’s boat broke in half during a storm during the famous Vendée Globe sailing race, he found himself drifting in a life raft, alone at sea. He sent out one text message before his phone died, it said: I am sinking. This is not a joke. MAYDAY. His competitor Jean Le Cam received his distress signal and changed course find him. But when he arrived it was getting dark and there was no sign of Kevin... Any comments please email us on outlook@bbc.com Presenter: Emily Webb Producer: Laura Thomas Picture: Kevin Escoffier's rescue Credit: Marine Nationale / Défense

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