The solo rower has been in distress at sea, according to his social media account.
Jari Saario performs a wild solo rowing task.. Stock photo Jari Saario’s album
Jari Saario is in distress at sea. The matter is reported on his Instagram account.
Saario’s boat was damaged by a violent wave and rough seas, as a result of which he had to call for help.
– Saario’s boat was damaged by a fierce wave and rough seas, as a result of which he had to call for help. The regional maritime rescue authorities are coordinating the situation together with international actors. Saario’s location is known to the authorities, and rescue operations are underway, says Saario’s Instagram account.
Saario itself does not update the account.
According to the release, the place where Saario called for help is an exceptionally demanding and remote sea area, where the distances are long and the conditions are demanding.
– Because of this, the rescue operations are not fast, and the progress of the situation takes time. At the moment, contact with the boat is limited, and there is no normal communication connection, the release states.
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