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flag Lithuanian rower activates distress beacon near cyclone off Australia; navy aid en route.

flag A Lithuanian solo rower, Aurimas Mockus, activated his emergency beacon while facing strong winds and heavy seas near Tropical Cyclone Alfred, 740 km east of Mackay, Australia. flag He was en route from San Diego to Brisbane and reported feeling tired. flag The Royal Australian Navy is sending a ship to assist, and the Royal Australian Air Force has maintained communications with Mockus. flag The cyclone has since eased but still affects the area, with strong winds expected near Fraser Island.

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