Brisbane is 500 miles south of Mackay by air. Mockus activated an emergency beacon on Friday after rowing into stormy seas and 50 mph winds generated by Tropical Cyclone Alfred, the rescue ...

He had been rowing from San Diego in California to the Queensland capital of Brisbane. Mr Mockus was taken aboard the Royal Australian Navy's HMAS Choules on Monday and was being medically assessed.

The Lithuanian was battling 80km/h winds and heavy seas brought on by Tropical Cyclone Alfred, which is forecast to move ...

He had been rowing from San Diego in California to the Queensland capital of Brisbane. Mr Mockus was taken aboard the Royal Australian Navy's HMAS Choules on Monday and was being medically assessed.