Abby Sunderland Feared Lost AT Sea

[Slingin Sammy 33]

Originally Posted by over the mountain

im surprised FD isnt mad at the hundred of thousands of dollars spent by nearby countries for helicopters, boats and experts to check up on her.

I think it was the Aussies that had to go look for her, not U.S. tax dollars, so who cares.

J/K

Sticky situation. Are the parents dumb/negligent for letting her do this, absolutely. No way I let my 17 yr. old son sail solo around the world. However, if the Aussies send a bill to the family what happens when another boat comes into distress in the same area through no fault of it's own? Do they get a bill too? The seas in that area are pretty bad from what I read.