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February 18, 2008 · about 18 years ago

10 French yachtsmen rescued by copters after capsize off New Zealand

Wellington (AP): Ten Frenchmen from a racing yacht that capsized on Monday off New Zealand were winched to safety by helicopter and flown to dry land, rescue officials said. Three rescue helicopters winched the crew of the Groupama III to safety mid-afternoon and flew them to Taieri Airfield near th

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Wellington (AP): Ten Frenchmen from a racing yacht that capsized on Monday off New Zealand were winched to safety by helicopter and flown to dry land, rescue officials said.

Three rescue helicopters winched the crew of the Groupama III to safety mid-afternoon and flew them to Taieri Airfield near the southern city of Dunedin

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