An American tourist fell ill on board the luxury cruiseliner Century, off Edinburgh, a few days ago. The only problem was his weight: 203 kg. Normal rescue procedures were impossible, so a helicopter was ordered to airlift the chap off. A Sea King helicopter, capable of lifting 21,000 lbs / 9.5 tonnes, was drafted in and took him to hospital.
Century is currently 25 miles east of Stornoway, passing down the Minch, heading for Belfast.
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Well there's a vacation adventure I wouldn't want to retell to the grandkids...
ReplyDelete~Amy
Dear lord..............definitely don't travel if your obese and unwell I reckon your title says it all
ReplyDeleteJenny
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