🇧🇷🚁 DRAMATIC RESCUE IN THE SOUTH ATLANTIC – BRAZILIAN TV REPORT
Brazilian television reports on the dramatic rescue of 🇺🇸 Guy deBoer, a competitor in the 2026 McIntyre Golden Globe Race, following a serious accident aboard his yacht SPIRIT.
On 2 November 2026, Guy fell inside his boat, struck his head and lost consciousness. Although he initially hoped to continue sailing, his condition deteriorated over the following days.
By 7 November, he reported serious difficulties with his balance, movement and ability to eat, and requested an immediate medical evacuation.
🌊 THE RESCUE – 8 NOVEMBER 2026
Approximately 1,610 km east of Rio de Janeiro, the Brazilian Navy launched an extraordinary rescue operation involving the corvette Barroso (V34), a Super Lynx helicopter and two Navy rescue divers.
Despite challenging conditions, Guy was successfully evacuated from SPIRIT by helicopter and transferred to Barroso for medical care. His yacht was left drifting in the South Atlantic.
❤️ The entire Golden Globe Race community is deeply grateful to the Brazilian Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre and the Brazilian Navy for their extraordinary efforts, professionalism and dedication.
This Brazilian television news report tells the story of Guy’s accident, his deteriorating condition and the remarkable rescue operation.
🎬 Original report in Portuguese with English subtitles.
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