US teenager Abby Sunderland has been rescued from her stricken yacht in the Indian Ocean and is in good health.
Abby got into difficulty on Thursday during her solo round-the-world trip, which began in January.
She was taken on board fishing boat Ile De La Reunion after drifting for two nights in rough seas thousands of miles from help.
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority said: 'The rescue of 16-year-old US solo sailor, Abby Sunderland, from the yacht Wild Eyes to the fishing vessel Ile De La Reunion was successfully conducted at 7.45pm (9.45 Irish time) today.
'The Master of the Ile De La Reunion has reported Ms Sunderland is safe and is in good health.'
The rescue was coordinated by Australian authorities, which yesterday spotted her damaged yacht and made radio contact after a long-range search flight.
Australian maritime officials said that Abby is now likely to be transferred to another ship and either taken to Australia or the French island of Reunion off eastern Africa.
