'This time the ocean was stronger': 75-year-old French solo Atlantic rower found dead

The body of a 75-year-old Frenchman who was attempting to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean has been found at sea.He sent several distress beacons earlier this weekJean-Jacques Savin was "found lifeless inside the cabin" off the coast of Azores, an archipelago belonging to Portugal, said a statement posted to Mr Savin's Facebook page by his support team.

"It is with great sadness that we have just learned of the death of our friend Jean-Jacques," it read."Unfortunately, this time the ocean was stronger than our friend, who loved sailing and the sea so much," the statement said. Mr Savin had embarked from Portugal's mainland on January 1 and celebrated his 75th birthday on January 14 at sea.

But his team had been unable to contact him since he sent distress signals on Thursday night and Friday local time. The statement did not provide any further details, adding only that "our thoughts are with his daughter".

Suicide mission. To everyone else- get a motor. Ffs. you can get reliable solar motors for the same cost as a couple of carbon fiber oars.

Some would see his death as sad news but looked how the guy lived. He LIVED! Respect!

être prudent

At 75 years old...one word....CRAZY

Old saying Do stupid things Stupid things happen

Like a modern-day Spencer Tracy.

Sad news

🙏🐬🌏

Died like a boss.

I guess the best thing out this tragedy is he passed away doing what he loved.

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