This rescue was carried out by the Italian Coast Guard off the coast of Sicily this week after the Master of the vessel apparently lost consciousness during rough weather.
According to the Italian Coast Guard, the rescue occurred October 11 after the ship lost propulsion approximately 170 miles from Sicily.
Check out the video of the daring rescue below:
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