Interesting news · 18 December 2025

Rower in all-women team rescued during 'world's toughest' challenge

from bbc.co.uk

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A Scottish rower has been rescued during the World’s Toughest Row Atlantic challenge. Andrena McShane-Kerr, part of the all-women Scotland the Wave team, was safely brought to land after the crew activated an emergency beacon during the race. She is now receiving medical care. The remaining three team members will continue the 3,000-mile crossing from the Canary Islands to Antigua as a trio. The team is one of around 35 taking part in the endurance race, which can take up to two months to complete and raises money for charity.

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