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Peter Warner, Sailor Who Rescued Shipwrecked Tongan Teens, Dies After He s Swept Overboard at Sea
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Peter Warner, an Australian sailor best known for rescuing six shipwrecked Tongan teens back in 1966, has reportedly died. He was 90.
Warner died on April 13 in Ballina, New South Wales, and his death was confirmed by his daughter, Janet Warner, according to
Janet told the outlet that her father was sailing near the mouth of the Richmond River when he was swept overboard by a wave. Another traveler on the boat, who was similarly knocked into the water, was able to bring Warner to shore, but was unable to revive him. ....

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