110-day ocean hunt ends with Sea Shepherd rescuing alleged poachers
Photos: A cat-and-mouse game on the sea
Thunder sinks – The last image of alleged poaching vessel the Thunder before it is completely submerged near Sao Tome. The crew on board were rescued by the Sea Shepherd vessel that had pursued them for months.
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Photos: A cat-and-mouse game on the sea
Thunder sinks – The Thunder lists dramatically to the starboard side as it takes on water. The captain of the Sea Shepherd vessel that came to the rescue told CNN that he believed that the Thunder was deliberately sunk to destroy evidence of illegal fishing.
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Photos: A cat-and-mouse game on the sea
Thunder sinks – The Sea Shepherd ships remain at a safe distance from the sinking Thunder.
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Thunder sinks – Sea Shepherd crew hand over water to the Thunder crew in life rafts.
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Thunder sinks – Sea Shepherd crew tow a convoy of life rafts back to the safety of their ship.
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Sea Shepherd at work – Sea Shepherd vessels the Bob Barker and the Sam Simon flank the alleged poaching vessel, the Thunder.
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Sea Shepherd at work – Pursuing the alleged poaching vessel, the Bob Barker avoids a near collision with the Thunder.
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Sea Shepherd at work – The Sam Simon's small boat gathers evidence of the Thunder's operations.
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