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Jun 9, 2011 0

Global coverage of The Naked Adventurer in the last 48 hours!

This will give you an idea of just how interested the world’s media was in Keith’s rescue.

Keith’s story was reported in almost 400 articles worldwide in the last 48 hours!

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Jun 8, 2011 0

Update: Press Conference Tomorrow (Thursday)

All Media wishing to attend must email moc.rerutnevdadekanehtnull@sserp

Who: Keith Whelan, Irish rower aka The Naked Adventurer

What: Arriving on land in Bunbury following his ocean rescue – press conference

When: Thursday, June 9th 2011 at 12.00 noon Bunbury local time

Where: Bunbury Sea Rescue HQ

Keith Whelan will arrive on land in Bunbury, Western Australia, at approx. 11am, local time, tomorrow (Thursday). He will give a press conference to answer media questions about his world record rowing attempt and his rescue at sea at noon. The press conference will take place in the HQ of Bunbury Sea Rescue.

Please note – Bunbury Sea Rescue have kindly loaned their premises for the conference. Please do no call them for more info – all enquiries must be directed to:

Emily Tully (Challenge PR) on +353 86 385 6225 or moc.rerutnevdadekanehtnull@ylime

Emily will be kindly assisted on the ground in Bunbury by Monique Warnock of Big Fish Media.

Media are kindly asked to respect Bunbury Port Authority and its staff. Media will not be permitted entry past port security areas.

Jun 8, 2011 4

Update: Images of Keith’s rescue

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: Keith lifted onto the Fujisuka

: Keith’s boat on board

: Keith’s head was shaved before he was glued back together

Jun 7, 2011 3

Update!

Some more information:

Keith’s rowing boat is also on board the Fujisuka, the Japanese cargo boat which rescued him. The boat has sustained some damage, the extent of which has yet to be determined.

Keith has received some medical treatment on board the vessel and is doing well.

He is not expected on land (Bunbury) until later in the week.

He will be updating his blog soon, but in the meantime would like to sincerely thank everyone involved in his rescue.

Again, any media queries can be directed to me, Emily, on +353 86 385 6225 or via moc.rerutnevdadekanehtnull@ylime

Jun 7, 2011 4

Press Statement: Keith rescued after sustaining minor injury

Press statement:

Irishman Keith Whelan has been rescued off the Australian coast overnight after suffering a minor injury while at sea.

Keith’s rowing boat was hit by a large wave last night while he slept. The force of the wave threw him across the boat’s inner cabin and resulted in a laceration to the head. Keith was able to stop the bleeding himself and with that in mind, decided to seek help at first light.

At approx. 7am local time Keith alerted a member of his team based in the UK via sat phone, who in turn alerted the Australian authorities.

Contact was made with the local radio operator in Geraldton and once it was established that there were no fishing boats in the area, contact was made with Kalbarri search and rescue.

Keith was too far offshore for Kalbarri search and rescue, so the matter was handed to Perth Water Police. Perth Water Police issued a Pan Pan and a passing container ship diverted and has now recovered Keith.

The ship is now en route to land with Keith on board.

Once he reaches land, Keith will be assessed and if necessary, will receive medical treatment.

An update will be issued on his condition at this stage.

Keith initially departed Geraldton on his challenge on May 7th. Since then, bad weather has hampered his progress and forced him to spend some time on the Abrohlos Islands, off the Western Australian coast, from where he departed on June 4th.

Note to Media: Please direct all queries/interview requests to Emily Tully on +353 86 385 6225 or moc.rerutnevdadekanehtnull@ylime or moc.yllutylimenull@ylime

Updates will be issued as soon as information is received.

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KEITH WHELAN

In 2011 I am aiming to become the first Irish person to row solo across the Indian Ocean. Although this challenge is vastly different from everyday life for me, I believe I have the determination and sheer single mindedness to achieve my goal of becoming the first Irish person to row across the Indian Ocean, not only that but I will also be the first Irish person to attempt it solo. My other interests include snow boarding, playing guitar (badly), drama, flying and generally keeping fit.

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KEITH'S BLOG

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Do you require assistance?
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