Abby Sunderland, Teen Attempting to Sail Around the World, Missing at Sea!

The 16-year-old California girl who attempted to become the youngest sailor to sail around the world alone is missing.... in the Indian Ocean! Fox News reports that Abby Sunderland last spoke with her family around 5 A.M. Pacific time when she told them she was in "quite a heavy storm". According to the story, the teen's family said that she was going to work on her boat motor, which had failed as a result of the weather, then call them back. She never did. A search was launched after an emergency beacon on Sunderland's boat went off, signaling that she was in trouble.

Abby's 18-year-old brother, Zac, said his sister's boat was most likely not submerged because there is another alarm that sends off a signal if the vessel goes underwater. Another family member also added some reassuring information: "Abby has all of the equipment on board to survive a crisis situation like this. She has a dry suit, survival suit, life raft, and ditch bag with emergency supplies. If she can keep warm and hang on, help will be there as soon as possible."

The 16-year-old sailor has a blog that details her travels on the water. Her family has added the latest post, which outlines the latest news on her rescue.


Source:
Myfoxny.com. Missing Teen Sailor Abby Sunderland. June 10th, 2010.